In part 2 of Why Use Games In Education we look at the some of the skills that games can support and develop in the classroom and beyond, as well as name some titles and genres that have helped us achieve the results we have. This is just the tip of the iceberg...

This article described an on-going project in Beech Hill primary school in Halifax and demonstrates just some of the wide-ranging and powerful influences games can have in education when introduced in the 'right' way. Following an initial meeting with the Principal Officer for Primary Schools in Calderdale, Lawrence Killian, we were introduced to the Head and leadership team of a primary school that was looking for new initiatives to compliment both the curriculum and PSHE education from a fresh angle. One thing that stood out about this school was the sheer variety of nationalities that were present and the added hurdles such diversity can cause in school and the wider community. This is what had happened so far…