Kotoba Rollers: Board game based language learning (PANSIG 2016)
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These are the slides I used for my presentation at the JALT PANSIG 2016 where I talked about my current research project: Kotoba Rollers. This project is based on the idea of using board games as a teaching tool for second language acquisition inspired heavily by the works of Sykes and Reinhardt and the Brooklyn Game Lab. For more info, please check my blog: http://blog.kotobaminers.org
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Kotoba Rollers: Board game based language learning (PANSIG 2016)
- 1. Kotoba Rollers An experiential language learning framework
- 2. Who am I? • James York aka Cheapshot • Assistant Professor at Tokyo Denki University • Research includes: • Exploring the differences in spoken communication when completing tasks face to face vs online • Analog games as part of a wider TBLT teaching framework
- 3. Why board games? • Board games are an untapped source for language learning • They promote more social interaction than video games* • Constructivist, sociocultural learning • Extracurricular activities • Improve engagement • Student-centered learning *some digital games ARE amazing. Spaceteam anyone?
- 5. But seriously… … it’s true.
- 6. Hidden role Games used Cooperative One Night Werewolf One Night Vampire 2 Rooms and a Boom Resistance: Avalon Spyfall Forbidden Island Pandemic Dead of Winter Burgle Bros. Question Quest Codenames
- 7. Framework HOME IN CLASS Pre-play activities Gameplay activities Post-play activities Pre-play activities
- 8. Methodological Principals Yes Yes No OK No Somewhat Somewhat Unsure Yes No MP1 - Use task not text MP2 - Promote learning by doing MP3 - Elaborate Input MP4 - Provide rich input MP5 - Encourage chunk learning MP6 - Focus on form MP7 - Provide negative feedback MP8 - Respect learner syllabi and development process MP9 - Promote cooperative learning MP10 - Individualise instruction
- 9. AT HOME Learn the rules from rule book #reading Learn the rules from video #listening Write comprehension questions about rules #writing Watch game play video #listening Write useful phrases #writing IN CLASS Check rules #reading #listening #speaking Pre-play
- 14. Play the game #speaking #listening #reading Make notes on vocabulary #writing Make notes on what you wanted to say but couldn’t #writing Gameplay activities
- 21. Debriefing: Talk about problems, language or game-related #speaking #listening Focus on form (where necessary) #reading #writing Write a report of the game #writing Choose a new game for the following week Post-play activities
- 23. Name Type Players Weight Play time Burgle Bros. Coop 2-5 3 45 mins Pandemic Coop 2-4 3 1 hour Hanabi Coop - Memory 2-5 1 25 mins 2 Rooms and a Boom Coop (Teams) Hidden Roles 8+ 3 15 mins Dead of Winter Coop 2-5 5 1 - 3 hours Forbidden Island Coop 2-4 3 30 - 45 mins Munchkin Fight! 3-6 3 1 hour One Night Werewolf Mystery 4-10 2 15 mins Question Quest Word game Fight 2-6 2 30 mins Resistance Avalon Coop (Teams) 5-10 2 45 mins Mascarade Fight! Hidden Roles 2-13 2 45 mins Codenames word game 4 - 8 2 45 mins Spyfall hidden role 4 - 8 3 10 mins
- 24. Assessment • Participation during class time • Are they using English? • Did they complete the comprehension questions? • Are they encouraging their peers to use English? • Are they being active participants? • Weekly reports • Final report and questionnaire
- 25. Findings so far (Most) students love it.
- 28. 65% 15% 8% 6% 6% Bad points Spoke Japanese rulebook too difficult Difficult vocabulary Didn't learn rules Not enough time to play
- 29. Future direction • Improve the framework • Collect data on student spoken communication • Collect data on vocabulary retention