Hang all teachers who play hangman
I mean, really- how many students come to class saying “My priorities are English spelling and practising the alphabet over and over and over”?? You might be thinking that hangman is okay if it isn’t abused, but that’s what most TEFL teachers say about crack cocaine, and they aren’t right about that either. As I will be taking over as TEFL President of the World when Sandy of TEFLtrade finally finishes his long goodbye in a couple of days, my first act will be to ban Hangman in all classes under all circumstances. Any arguments will result in that teacher being sent to teach English in North Korea, as was really advertised a few months ago.
February 19th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Just because you don’t see the benefits of paying Hangman in the classroom doesn’t mean they are not there. I often use it and the kids love it. It creates competition when we play boys vs. girls. It is also a good way to reinforce lesson vocabulary. Your view is narrow minded and obviously biased. I am sure I could find fault with some of your games.
February 19th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
The word “paying” should be “playing”. Sorry for the typo.
February 23rd, 2009 at 1:46 pm
If you can find any of my games that involve zero speaking and allows students who don’t understand the vocabulary but can only spell it to win, please let me know
February 23rd, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Also hang those who play that old TEFLer standby:
backs against the board
Also TEFLers who make their adult professional students watch Mr. Bean.