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ETJ Fukouka Meeting 10/14: Non-Competitive Games (English Teachers in Japan)

Oct 5, 2017 17:55 by Tristan

ETJ Fukouka Meeting: Non-Competitive Games
10/14, 18:00-20:00
Seinan Gakuin University Community Center
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/MBVN

All teachers of English are welcome. ETJ Membership is free at the door.

Non-Competitive Games
We’ll examine the differences and similarities between competitive and noncompetitive (cooperative) games in the EFL classroom. Alfie Kohn describes competition as “mutually exclusive goal attainment” where one person can succeed only if others fail. He goes further to say that “children succeed in spite of competition, not because of it.” Let’s think about how our games are structured around competition or cooperation and the effects that can have on our students.

Topics for thought and discussion (feel free to bring your own, too!):
*What are noncompetitive (or cooperative) games?
*Are cooperative games as fun as competitive games?
*Are there disadvantages to competitive games? How about noncompetitive games?
*Is it possible to turn a competitive game into a cooperative one?
*Are cooperative—or competitive games—more effective for our teaching aims?
*Cooperative classrooms vs competitive society
*Bring your best cooperative game ideas

Officer Selection and Expo Help
We’ll select officers for ETJ Fukuoka positions at the meeting. We’re a 100% volunteer grassroots organization, so this is your chance to make ETJ even better! Positions are to be held for 1 year. Think about a position you’d like to hold or someone you’d like to nominate for a position. Positions include:
*Coordinator
*Scheduler
*Promotion Chief
*Webmaster
*Treasurer
*Expo Volunteers: Expo Coordinator, Recruiting for Presenters, Recruiting for Volunteers, Promotion, Venue Organizer, Venue Liason, Tech Master, Reception Head, Chef, General Volunteers

After Party: Enjoy drinks and dinner in Nishijin after the meeting! It will be a great chance to focus on teaching, exchange ideas, and network with other teachers in the Fukuoka community.

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