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| Let's bring the world of tabletop RPGs into the classroom! |
I hope to do this in future blog posts, but for now let's address some questions you may have:
What is a tabletop role playing game?
A tabletop role-playing game, or TRPG, is essentially a structured game of make believe. It combines acting, storytelling and imagination. Most TRPGs use rules, called game mechanics, to provide a way to resolve actions within the game. There is almost always one player, usually called a Game Master, who describes what is happening in the game, and who adjudicates the rules.
That sounds interesting, but how does that translate into a classroom setting?
I'm glad you asked! I believe that TRPGs are a perfect tool for educating children. Games, in general are a tool that is often neglected. TRPGs can encourage children to speak in an EFL class, teach them about history, introduce them to complicated ideas.
Wait a minute! This sounds like that Dungeons & Dragons game! You can't seriously want to bring that into the classroom!
Yes, Dungeons & Dragons is one of the oldest (if not the oldest) TRPG, but it's not the only one. There are hundreds of games for a teacher to choose from, in various languages. Not all TRPGs are suitable for children, and some may be too dense or complicated. A teacher needs to be familiar with the game he is choosing, and must incorporate it into the lesson properly. While having fun is part of playing a game, the educator must make sure the students are learning something at the same time.
Well that's all for now! Hopefully I will have lots of new information for you next time!
Leor, lovely blog! It's informative and written in an appealing to read way that rises the interest of the reader and makes him want to go on reading. Great video! Thumbs up,
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