Learning Gains through Play presentation by Joyce Ntuli Thembisile Maphumulo Thabisile Nyinde
Jul 25, 2015
HELPS ACHIEVE CAPS
Using the Xbox is not an added burden to our work but actually makes covering CAPS easier
ADVENTURE GAME
Adventure Game involves dodging obstacles and navigating the river while balancing on the river raft.
CAPS CONTENT Gross MotorFine Motor, Locomotor, perceptual motor, Coordination, Balance, Spacial orientation, Laterality and sports games
3 D BOWLING
Mathematics is used throughout the bowling game
Also Language Development – following instructions
XBOX BENEFITS
Learner – centred Slow learners gained confidence Improved attendance Learners disciplined themselves Efficient integrates learning areas Underprivileged exposed to the world Learners focused Playing but learning Teacher understands learners more
COGNITIVE BENEFITS OF XBOX
Encourages creativity Develops young child’s problem-
solving techniques and skills Cultivates child’s intrinsic motivation Regards the child’s active
participation in the learning process as a major aim.
Because of Motivation it gives the child the opportunity to develop positive self- concepts.
D G Murray Trust funded the project
Microsoft donated the Xboxes and Games
Intel helped source tablets