What: Incorporation of more games/Learning Activities (Charades, Vocabulary Game(s), Bingo, Roleplaying, Dominoes, Pictionary, Using a ball to review Vocabulary, Hot Seat, Jeopardy, "Go Fish" ot "Compra", Story Yarn)
How: In order to get the students involved, the teacher could allow the students to help in the making or construction of the games and activities. For example, the students could make flashcards and help draw the pictures for the charades. The students could also bring in props that would be used in the role playing. This allows students to be involved in learning while putting the focus on something else, which seems to be successful.
When: Playing games could be used at the end of a Unit or chapter as a review. The Activities could be used during the unit or chapter to reinforce important words, phrases and or concepts. The actual "fun activities" would be used at the end of the lesson to keep students engaged in learning with the anticipation of playing a game and getting a reward.
Why: Playing games allows the students to learn without the focus being so much on learning. It becomes the goal of the students to do well at the games or activities while they are learning the desired material. Playing games also helps with students practicing there communication skills. The games would be conducted in the TL, forcing students to use Spanish and practice correct grammar and pronunciation. Bonus points or some kind of reward like candy could be given to the winning student or team.
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