Definition
of Game in Teaching Concept
Mubaslat (2012: 4) One useful
strategy to encourage learning a foreign language is using language games. When
using games in the classroom, it is beneficial for teachers to have a complete
understanding of the definitions of games, which usually are defined as a form
of play concerning rules, competition, and an element of fun. Teachers should
also consider the advantages of games: the ability to capture students'
attention; lower students' stress; and give students the chance for real
communication.
Dunlap (2013: 3) Games are
effective tools for
learning because they
offer students a
hypothetical environment in which
they can explore
alternative decisions without
the risk of
failure. Thought and
action are combined into
purposeful behavior to accomplish a goal. Playing games teaches us how to
strategize, to consider alternatives,
and to think
flexibly.” There are
countless benefits to
using games in the
classroom. Games can:
a. Help
students to learn more about themselves
b. Enable
students to form close bonds with their classmates by creating a shared
experience
c. Foster
a sense of community in the classroom where all students feel comfortable
expressing ideas in a safe learning environment
d. Energize
students to become more active participants in the learning process
