MPTCA 2022

Games and culturally relevant stories that deliver a lesson can capture our students' imagination and inspire emotional engagement while also providing context for the lesson. We will cover how to use cultural stories and gamification in your classes or staff training program to improve engagement, comprehension, and retention – as well as active utilization of the new information. Step by step how-to can make your teaching more emotionally engaging starting tomorrow. Key Takeaways: * How and why culturally relevant stories improve interest, comprehension, and retention of the lesson * How to improve emotional engagement in your classes using cultural stories and gamification * Key components of a good cultural story to inspire your students * Tips on integrating cultural stories and gamification into your classes starting tomorrow