The use of traditional board games in the teaching and learning of French and Physics: the case of the card game

Abstract

This paper discusses the use of card games as a teaching tool for French and physics. It presents findings from an experiment conducted by the Centre de Didactique des Disciplines et de Diffusion des Sciences (CRDS) at the Institut de Pédagogie Appliquée – University of Burundi. The article aims to describe and analyze the use of card games in French and physics lessons. The study found that learners are motivated and actively engaged in the classroom when using this strategy. While some teachers noted that preparing for the game could be time-consuming, overall, the card game approach was regarded as an enjoyable and effective learning tool.