John Hunter: Teaching with the World Peace Game

The speaker shares a personal reflection on kindness and introduces the World Peace Game, a teaching tool designed to engage students in solving global issues. The game, inspired by a story about Pam Moran's wisdom table, encourages critical thinking and collaboration. The speaker discusses the game's mechanics, student experiences, and the impact of a related film. The talk concludes with reflections on the game's potential to foster critical and creative thinking in students.

What does Pam Moran's 'wisdom table' symbolize?

• A symbol of shared knowledge and insights

• A reminder of her childhood

• A piece of antique furniture

• A place for technological innovation

What pivotal question did the speaker's supervisor ask him?

• Where do you see yourself in five years?

• Why do you want to teach?

• How can you improve?

• What do you want to do?

What is the primary purpose of the World Peace Game?

• To teach students about historical events

• To entertain students with a fun activity

• To immerse students in solving global issues

• To improve students' math skills

What role does the 'saboteur' play in the World Peace Game?

• To help students solve problems

• To act as a peacekeeper

• To manage the game's finances

• To secretly undermine the game

How do students win the World Peace Game?

• By solving all 50 problems and increasing each country's asset value

• By forming alliances with other teams

• By completing the game in the shortest time

• By conquering all other countries

What lesson did the students learn from the letter-writing exercise?

• The value of teamwork

• How to write formal letters

• The emotional impact of loss in conflict

• The importance of communication

What unexpected action did a student take to prevent a larger conflict in the game?

• Attacked an oil-rich neighbor

• Negotiated a peace treaty

• Formed an alliance with another country

• Sabotaged the enemy's resources

What did the speaker realize about his role in the classroom?

• He must control every aspect of the game

• He should let students take charge

• He needs to provide all the answers

• He should focus on discipline

What was the outcome when students pooled their resources in the game?

• They formed a new country

• They created a new crisis

• They won the game

• They lost the game

What is the speaker's hope for students who play the World Peace Game?

• That they learn to solve global issues

• That they become wealthy

• That they become future teachers

• That they enjoy the game