Maxwell Miller

IA

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 9:06 PM
Review of "Telephone" Game Used in a Lesson.

I loved this article. Not only does it detail the use of a nostalgic children's game, but the educator uses this game to create deeper understanding of a topic. Also included in this lesson is cross-curricular work. This educator incorporates an art concept to deepen understanding. Now, I am currently a senior elementary education major at Wartburg College. I am also currently enrolled in an Elementary Science Methods course, and this article hits on all of the elements that we emphasize in my class (Cross-Curricular Work, STEAM, meaningful experiences, etc). As a future educator, it is my job to be aware of learning theories that benefit student learning. In addition to theories like Vygotsky's Sociolinguistics Theory, and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, one of my favorite learning theories is Jean Piaget's Constructivism Theory. This theory involves creating prior knowledge and building upon students' already established knowledge. This activity proficiently considers this theory. It appropriately builds schema (the anticipatory game of telephone) at the beginning of the activity so that students can assimilate the newfound knowledge that they acquire during the remainder of the lesson.