\u00a0I think the playing of games is a very good activity. I have being playing games as far I can remember, both board and electronic games. I remembered playing an electronic car game as a teenager which has helped in driving skills, decision making and avoiding collisions. Since recently, I have being playing three electronic games; chess, monopoly and Chinese checkers which I found to be helpful after especially a stressful day. Sometimes, I play these games with my wife especially Chinese checkers. This I found to build communication and amiable competition, thus a better relationship.<\/p>\n
As a mathematics and physics lecturer, I encourage my students to play chess, Chinese checkers and other games which develop problem solving techniques. Since my students have started playing certain games, I have seen improvement in their reasoning ability. As result of the positive effects of games, I have encouraged my student-teachers to start using games as a part teaching activities on teaching practice. In addition, I have directed them to online games that will enable them to teach concepts such as kinematics and electricity.<\/p>\n
\u00a0I think electronics games are very good tools in:<\/p>\n
\u2022 developing amiable competition among students;<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u2022 providing real life experience; \u2022 developing problem solving skills;<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u2022 developing patience; \u2022 developing the ability to follow instructs;<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u2022 developing logical thinking; \u2022 providing relaxation;<\/p>\n
\u2022 developing numeracy and literacy;<\/p>\n
\u2022 developing computer skills.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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