Daniela Trinks
Myongji University
I am a passionate Go player and an Associate Professor of Go Studies at Myongji University in South Korea where I teach several courses such as English, Foreign Go Culture, Go Teaching Practice, Adult Go Education, and Go Content Development. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments on my pecha kucha "Teaching the Board Game Go to English Learners".
Sessions
Teaching the Board Game Go to English Learners
Many English teachers struggle with motivating their students, while entertainments such as videos and games seem much more attractive than learning a foreign language. Then how about making a fun activity the topic of an English class? In my presentation, I would like to show you how to introduce the game of Go in your English classroom. The reason is simple. Go is a fascinating board game that has a long history of several thousand years and thus is rich in culture, stories, and legendary players, as well as in strategies and tactics to explore. The basic rules are very easy to learn, and yet Go is challenging enough to never get boring. Take your students on a journey into the Go world. A single lesson or series of lessons on Go will provide you and your students an enjoyable experience in which English language learning happens on the way.
Pecha Kucha Extravaganza
Synchronous Pecha Kucha: * Marc Jones, "Making Your Classes ADHD-Aware: Simple Tips for Inclusion" * James Papple, "TESOL Affiliate Network and Professional Council Overview" * Kinsella Valies, "You Talking to Me? English-Speaking Practice Through Movies" * Jason Wolfe & Jonathan Adreano, "UnGoogleability and Radical Creativity" Asynchronous Pecha Kucha: * Daniela Trinks, "Teaching the Board Game Go to English Learners" * Takano Yoko, "Online Project-Based Teaching’s Benefits to Young Learners and Their Families" *** Note: Each pecha kucha is just under 7 minutes long (20 slides at 20 seconds per slide). ***