Play has an important role in the process of student development, of course, in addition to being a source of happiness or an increase in children's enthusiasm, games can also achieve a variety of children's growth and development. Therefore, games can be one way to develop this spirit of learning. this is stated in one of the game-based learning models.
Games used in the learning process can be varied, we can take advantage of technological advances by using digital-based games, or you can use conventional games as a place to encourage children's learning enthusiasm. Game based learning is very important to do.
However, choosing the right game as a learning medium is very important. In addition, control from the teacher is also an important thing that must be done so that the use of games as a learning model can run smoothly.
Mechanism of application of games in learning.
The mechanism for implementing game based learning is very important. This is useful to provide a balance of learning for students both in terms of material or playing activities.
This mechanism must be specially designed. Materials and play activities are two things that can form student synergy so that they can improve their abilities. The benefits of implementing a game-based learning model are that it can create a cheerful classroom atmosphere, enthusiastic, and can stimulate students' motivation to learn. In addition, the imaginative power of students will also develop.
Choose the type of game according to your needs
In its application, the games used should not be arbitrary. The game should be useful and in accordance with the needs of students. We can choose games according to the age of the students and of course the games used are games that have a high educational value or games that hone children's brain skills.
During the learning process using a game-based learning model, teacher assistance is very important. We cannot let students play independently. The presence of the teacher is useful to accompany, or be a balancer and giver of direction.
Benefits of using games in learning
As I have explained, that the use of game-based learning models can provide many benefits to student development in learning. Among the many benefits we get is that it can stimulate children's learning motivation, strengthen students' memory, besides that the atmosphere of the study room will also be more cheerful and active.