Games in the Classroom: More Than Just Having Fun

If your students have never asked you to play a game, we can tell you they are probably lying. Games and fun activities have always been one of everybody's favorite things to do in class, both for teachers and students. Nevertheless, they are usually just a way to create a relaxed atmosphere or...

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Main Authors: Raúl Alberto Mora, María Catalina Lopera Gómez
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Language:English
Published: Asociación Colombiana de Profesores de Ingles 2016-01-01
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Online Access:http://howjournalcolombia.org/index.php/how/article/view/220
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description If your students have never asked you to play a game, we can tell you they are probably lying. Games and fun activities have always been one of everybody's favorite things to do in class, both for teachers and students. Nevertheless, they are usually just a way to create a relaxed atmosphere or even because we just could not come up with a better idea for that day.
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