Learning Through Fun and Games

Serious Learning Though Fun and Games contains 40 simulations and games designed specifically for learning contexts. These activities can be an alternative to traditional teaching and can also support it. The activities are designed to: motivate; promote interest in learning; develop skills; encourage critical thinking and analysis; develop communication skills; encourage problem identification and solving; provoke attitude change; lead to greater understanding and participation in personal and organizational development; promote self-awareness; develop leadership potential.

Elyssebeth Leigh is a Lecturer in training at UTS in the Faculty of Education. Elyssebeth is also a member of the international Committee of International Simulations and Games Associations. Jeff Kinder is an independent training consultant.