Have you ever worked with a teacher who was so good at what he did that your life was forever changed for the positive? John Hunter is that kind of teacher.

John Hunter is an elementary school teacher from the Charlottesville, Virginia area where he’s been helping students learn important life lessons for 30 years.

John achieved noteriety outside of Charlottesville because of a TED tealk he did in 2011 (video below).  In this presentation John explains how his “World Peace Game” helps 4th grade students learn how to solve complex world problems experientially.  The amazing game he developed allows students to experience life changing lessons spontaneously (and sometimes surprisingly).  The experience the students have always go further than a classroom lecture can.

I had the opportunity to meet John recently (photo of John Hunter and Tom Heck to the left) when a documentary about his work was shown (documentary trailer below).  John is an amazing person and the kind of teacher I wish my kids could spend hours with.

John understands the power of experiential learning.  Through the game he’s developed John is able to touch the heart of the student (not just the mind of the student) and thus, the learning experience is deeper and more profound for the student.

To what degree are you using games in your training events?  If you’re not using games then you’re probably not touching the heart of your participants.

Learn more about the World Peace Game HERE.