Empathy, creativity, and feelings using a modern board game

Rosa, Marlene Cristina Neves; Gordo, Sara; Sousa, Micael; Pocinho, Ricardo

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“…Furthermore, the possibility to include learners in the building of their own knowledge is also pointed as a pillar of analog GBL by the different studies (Gilliam et al, 2016;Sousa, 2020b,c;Vasconcelos and Seingyai, 2021), which will address such crucial aspects of this premise as freedom of experimentation (Rosa et al, 2021b). More positive attitudes toward the learning process as a whole also seem to result from the use of board games in the educational context (Liu and Chen, 2013;Sardone and Devlin-Scherer, 2016).…”

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Playing at the school table: Systematic literature review of board, tabletop, and other analog game-based learning approaches

Sousa,

Rye,

Sousa

et al. 2023

Front. Psychol.

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The unique characteristics of games have led scientific research to increasingly focus on their potential role in learning processes. Currently, their effectiveness in fostering experiential learning and skill acquisition in several areas is already supported by the existing evidence, mainly about the potential of digital games. Paradoxically, the current post-digital era seems to have led to a growing popularity of analog games. The present Systematic Literature Review aimed to map the existing literature on the potential of board, tabletop, or other analog games in learning processes. It intended to systematize the contemporary state of the art (2012–2022) around the pedagogical role of these games, their effectiveness, the promoted learning outcomes, the methodological aspects of the interventions, the used games—including mechanics and other characteristics—and the current discussions around inclusion and accessibility in analog game-based learning. Adopting the PRISMA methodology, we searched ACM Digital Library, EBSCO, ERIC, Scopus—Elsevier, and Web of Science databases, as well as other peer-reviewed “grey literature” sources. The search resulted in an initial sample of 2,741 articles that was then screened by inclusion and exclusion criteria previously defined according to the research objectives. We obtained a final sample of 45 articles. To formulate the mapping of existing research, these studies were analyzed using a combination of statistical, content, and critical analysis procedures. The obtained results support the role of board, tabletop, and other analog games in educational contexts—based on their educational potential—with a broad range of knowledge, cognitive, and psychological outcomes. The study also emphasized the relevance of these games in the promotion of soft skills and other aspects typically associated with meaningful learning, such as engagement, satisfaction, flexibility, and freedom of experimentation. However, important limitations were found in a fair amount of the pedagogical approaches studied, which can be mostly attributed to the low prevalence of modern board games that relate what is intended to be learned to aspects of game design and have little to no consideration of accessibility and inclusion aspects in these studies.

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confidence: 99%

Playing at the school table: Systematic literature review of board, tabletop, and other analog game-based learning approaches

Sousa,

Rye,

Sousa

et al. 2023

Front. Psychol.

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For Soft Skills, Hard Games! – An Experiment Using Game-Based Methodologies in the Training of Health Students

Silva,

Vita-Barrull,

Sousa

et al. 2023

Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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Teaching responsible creativity: a path to ethical innovation

Kevin,

Todd,

Hélène

2024

Discov Educ

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Education today is evolving to foster essential psychosocial skills like creativity, critical thinking, and responsibility, equipping students for 21st-century challenges. However, it is crucial to examine the motivations driving these changes and their alignment with broader societal goals beyond merely economic interests.This article explores the ethical dimensions of creativity, recognizing its potential for both positive innovation and harm. It emphasizes the neutrality of creativity and the importance of evaluating the intentions and consequences behind creative acts, not just their outcomes. We introduce and define the concept of ‘‘responsible creativity,’’ characterized by the ability to generate original ideas, behaviors, or objects while considering the moral and legal repercussions of one's actions, both in the present and future. This concept is anchored in the ethics of conviction and responsibility, promoting a fundamental commitment to avoid harm and enhance well-being. Our model of responsible creativity incorporates qualities such as benevolence, flexibility, positivity, reliability, accountability, reflexivity, and wisdom. We advocate for nurturing this type of creativity in educational settings through innovative approaches such as board and video games, philosophy workshops, wisdom education, and mindfulness meditation. These pedagogical methods aim to cultivate future leaders who are ethically aware and capable of using their creativity to positively impact society and the environment. By navigating the interplay of creativity and ethics, this article provides valuable insights and practical guidance for educators and policymakers striving to create a more ethically conscious and innovative educational landscape.

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Empathy, creativity, and feelings using a modern board game

Cited by 5 publications

References 18 publications

Playing at the school table: Systematic literature review of board, tabletop, and other analog game-based learning approaches

Playing at the school table: Systematic literature review of board, tabletop, and other analog game-based learning approaches

For Soft Skills, Hard Games! – An Experiment Using Game-Based Methodologies in the Training of Health Students

Teaching responsible creativity: a path to ethical innovation

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