BOARD GAMES IN THE SERVICE OF CULTURE, LANGUAGE LEARNING, ROLEPLAYING, AND LOGIC Cover Image

ASZTALI JÁTÉKOK A KULTÚRA, A NYELVTANULÁS, A SZEREPJÁTÉKOK ÉS A LOGIKA SZOLGÁLATÁBAN
BOARD GAMES IN THE SERVICE OF CULTURE, LANGUAGE LEARNING, ROLEPLAYING, AND LOGIC

Author(s): Zsófia Nemes-Wéber
Subject(s): Language acquisition, Philosophy of Education
Published by: Pécsi Tudományegyetem
Keywords: board games; education; language learning; English language teaching; mathematics education;

Summary/Abstract: Board games offer extraordinary opportunities for developing learning and social interaction, especially in culture, language learning, role-playing, and logical thinking. Board games can serve as alternative environments for developing mathematical learning, language skills, and social interactions. They also enable the playful acquisition of various contents and can be used as motivational tools. Playful experiences can enhance student motivation and encourage creative problem-solving. In language learning, playful, interactive elements enhance motivation and expressiveness while promoting intercultural dialogue and understanding. The integration of logical challenges contributes to the development of analytical thinking and a critical approach. Our goal is to highlight the potential of games in education, which enriches the learning experience from cultural, linguistic, and logical perspectives. The results of interviews with applying teachers equally emphasise that board games help establish and strengthen social bonds between participants, facilitating community experiences and cooperation. In addition, games provide opportunities to learn about different cultures and to develop language skills, which are also at the centre of the conference. The logical challenges of games offer opportunities to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which are fundamental to social adaptation and community belonging. The research highlights the pedagogical benefits of board games in elementary school English and mathematics lessons, while also showing how they promote social relationships and cultural diversity.

  • Issue Year: 7/2025
  • Issue No: 1-2
  • Page Range: 108-116
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Hungarian
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