Physical fitness and improved mental health in schools can be easily achieved by effectively utilising the invaluable knowledge held by games teachers.
In some learning institutions, teachers have not been given their rightful place in schools by administrators who have never fully understood their impact on performance and the overall well-being of the school.
Periodic updates on teams that excel on both local and international forums are provided by the games teachers in the staffrooms.
The games teachers who are disposed towards athletics, talk widely about the best performers in school and outside.
Most of them discuss the diet that top athletes must adhere to to excel in their races, as well as the nature of exercises that top-performing athletes undergo.
The real outfits they wear clearly define their roles, as some wear tracksuits and sports shoes.
They have real power to usher a debate into the staffrooms about the superior teams in the European league and the local leagues.
They don’t fail to buy sports magazines and have a collection of top sportsmen in their diaries.
Most of their discussions are centred on heroic players in different sports, and as such, to draw their attention to yourself, you should talk about sports.
Underestimating the value of games is like throwing the entire school system under the bus.
It’s through games that learners develop a prolonged focus, especially in managing challenging situations that arise in school, by promoting positive behaviour among learners who fail to participate and by engaging in game activities in a particular manner.
A good example is a game-focused approach, where all participants work together to minimise disruptive behaviour and foster positive conduct, ensuring a more supportive and productive environment that can enhance proper learning.
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In a well-structured game, clearly defined roles are assigned to team players that cascade from individuals to the entire group, encouraging teamwork. In this event, all players develop a spirited play so that the entire team can realise its objectives.
The games master underscores the importance of excellent performance by rewarding positive play conduct through showing the highest standards of respect and good sportsmanship.
Through games, the teacher gives learners tasks and expected outcomes that all players must achieve.
Many institutional administrators would imagine that accommodating play activities is just a waste of time and resources. Games help boost confidence and resilience, as students learn how to cope with challenges and setbacks through play.
Competency-Based Education provides learners with an open opportunity to engage in serious learning through play.
This gives them a chance to learn new skills, experiment and even explore hidden or complex approaches that are needed to achieve the desired outcomes.
Problem-solving skills are developed through games, where students are taught to navigate challenges and work harmoniously with others, while also learning how to make informed decisions.
It’s through games that learners are exposed to social skills, where sound communication avenues are promoted.
Games teachers can immensely shape learners’ positive thinking and behaviour by creating an engaging environment.
The masters help to manage the behaviour of learners by making play an integral part of the daily learning process through enjoyment and appreciation.
By Hillary Muhalya
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