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LANGUAGE GAMES CONCEPT PAPER Wednesday 12.30pm
LANGUAGE GAMES CONCEPT PAPER Wednesday 12.30pm
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
GUIDELINES
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MALAYSIA
1.0
RATIONALE
Language games are a meaningful way of learning the English language in a
non-threatening and nurturing environment. Games are highly motivating since
they are amusing and at the same time challenging. They create the motivation
for learners of English to get involved and participate actively in the learning
activities, bringing the real world context into the classroom and enhance
pupils use of English in a flexible, communicative way.
2.0
AIM
The aim of all language games is for students to "use the language"; however,
during game play, learners also use the target language to persuade and
negotiate their way to desired results. This process involves the productive and
receptive skills simultaneously thus encouraging powerful language learning.
3.0
OBJECTIVES
3.1
4.0
TARGET GROUP
This competition is open to Year 3 and Level 2 primary pupils from
government-aided schools in Malaysia. These students will be selected from
the individual state teams that would have participated in the five competitions
of the National English Language Carnival. Participation includes:
4.1
4.2
5.0
MODUS OPERANDI
5.1
PREPARATION
Suggested steps to be taken.
5.1.1 Hold meetings set agenda
5.1.2 Establish Organising committee and Sub committees
(Refer to Appendix A)
5.1.3 Prepare suggested worksheets and facilitators guide as well as
language game stations.
5.1.4 Competition Equipment & Material
The games committee should have a checklist of:
5.1.6.1
5.1.6.2
5.1.6.3
Venue
COMPETITION PROCEDURE
5.2.1 Registration
5.2.2 Briefing for facilitators / officials
5.2.2.1
5.2.2.2
5.2.2.3
Competition Procedure
POST COMPETITION
5.3.1 General cleaning of the rooms and designated environment.
5.3.2 Returning of equipment and materials.
5.3.3 Post mortem and recommendations.
5.3.4 Reports
5.3.4.1 All Sub-Committees
5.3.4.2 Evaluation / feedback / post mortem
5.3.4.3 Comments, suggestions and proposals for future games
competitions
FOR
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
APPENDICES
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MALAYSIA
Appendix A
Committee
No.
Role
Function
1.
Station Commandant
2.
Secretariat
3.
Programme / Printing
4.
Food / Refreshment
5.
Equipment
Appendix B
EVALUATION FORM FOR LANGUAGE GAMES
(To be completed by officials)
Date:
..
Venue:
..
Please evaluate the Language Game based on the scale below. Tick () in the
column provided.
5 Excellent
4 Very good
3 Good
2 Satisfactory
5
No.
A
1.
2.
3.
B
1.
2.
3.
4.
5
C
1
2
3
4
5
D
1 Poor
Administration
Registration
Venue
Security / safety measures
Game Commandant
Is he / she proficient?
Is his / her briefing / instructions clear?
Is he / she punctual?
Is he / she helpful?
Is he / she a good leader?
Facilitators
Are they proficient?
Are they able to give clear instructions?
Are they well prepared?
Are they helpful?
Are they punctual?
Language activities (host - state list down accordingly)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Comments
Suggestions
station facilitator.
3. The teams will be assigned their first station. An example of this is as follows:
Teams
A*
B*
C*
D*
Stations
1, 2, 3, 4
2, 3, 4, 1
3, 4, 1, 2
4, 1, 2, 3
WHEN ALL TEAMS COMPLETE THE FOUR STATIONS, THEY WILL ASSEMBLE AT
STATION 5 FOR THE FINAL COMPETITION
*to represent the individual states
4. At any one time, there will only be four teams participating. The other teams
assemble for the 5th station game which will be conducted simultaneously for
all states.
6. All station worksheets will be marked and scores given. Scores of each team
for each station game will be tabulated and an overall winner will be
ascertained .
7. The judges decision will be final.