The Positive Education Podcast With Ash Manuel

Episode #46 | Chris Ramsden – Learning That Sticks: How Games Build Character and Confidence


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In this episode with Chris, we dive into his 30+ years of experience in education and his mission to make learning engaging, meaningful, and growth-focused through game-based learning. Chris, a leader at Accelium Australia, shares how strategy games can be powerful tools for building wellbeing, resilience, and thinking skills in both students and educators.

Why Games Matter for Wellbeing – Chris explains how well-designed strategy games can boost student confidence, connection, and curiosity. Metacognition in Action – Helping students reflect on their thinking and become more self-aware, resilient learners. Creating Real Engagement – Why authentic student engagement is more than just participation—and how games can unlock deeper motivation. From the PE Field to the Thinking Field – How Chris’s background as a PE teacher shaped his approach to building thinking and life skills through play. Engaging Teachers Too – Practical ideas for supporting educators to build their own wellbeing while helping students thrive. Shaping the Future of Learning – Chris’s vision for how we can reimagine schools to be places of deep learning, fun, and personal growth.

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