We are constantly striving to make our classes more appealing and motivating.

But how?
That is the question.

Now we know that

our brain is plastic, it continuously remodels itself, (these biological changes are the result of outside experience) which means we are NOT stuck with the brain we were born with; certain intellectual functions are restricted to one cerebral hemisphere; emotion is a primary catalyst in the learning process;

memory is not stored in a single location in the brain or static or unitary;

there are multiple intelligences, different learning styles and emotional intelligence. It is obvious that we cannot continue using the same methods as those of our ancestors believing that all our students learn the same way.

The Challenge

To create new resources which accelerate the acquisition of the language making the most of each students abilities and strengths.

The use of games and movies in class widens the scope of resources in an infinite way; promotes the use of both cerebral hemispheres; enhances memory by providing more ways of representing information in the brain to help reconstructing it later; develops different intelligences and self-esteem; provides practice for the four language skills; creates a highly motivating, secure and entertaining atmosphere which generates the desire to learn through positive competition.

What is learning?
Learning is generally accepted as the acquiring of knowledge or skill. But let's not forget that this occurs as a result of experience.

Dr. Gwen B. Moores definition:

Learning is improving mentally, physically, emotionally, academically, spiritually and socially. It is gaining understanding and knowledge plus the mental action that involves thinking, seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling, touching and feeling. It is the process of awakening! Learning is seeking and acquiring inward change that is demonstrated outwardly. Learning is the willingness to consider various alternatives before conceptualizing ideasthe openness of the mind.

GAMES & MOVIES COME TO STUDENTS RESCUE

How do you feel when you have to plan a class including games or a movie session?

Do you doubt about running the risk?

Do feel like running away?

Do you think it is not for you?

Do you feel like under a panic attack? Do you accept the challenge?

Lets watch movies and play!

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Thats all, folks!

Thank you for joining us!

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