Kotoba Rollers: Board game based language learning (PANSIG 2016)
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The document discusses the 'kotoba rollers' experiential language learning framework, emphasizing the use of board games to enhance language acquisition through social interaction and cooperative learning. It outlines methodological principles for pre-play, gameplay, and post-play activities, along with suggestions for assessment and improving student engagement. Feedback from students reveals a strong preference for this approach, although challenges such as language and complexity of rules remain.
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