Using Games to Creatively Enhance the Counselor Education Curriculum

Abstract

Utilizing games within the classroom may assist counselor educators with enhancing learning. Counselor educators may integrate games within the curriculum to assist students in learning and developing self-awareness and to assess knowledge and skills. This article describes the utilization of games within experiential-learning theory and presents research supporting the integration of games within the classroom. Additionally, the author outlines a process to assist counselor educators in creatively developing and modifying games. Furthermore, the author presents a sample of games developed or modified for integration within the counselor education curriculum.