Game-Based Learning of Scientific Skills

Huebra, Marta; Ibarretxe, Julen; Okariz, Ana; Sarasola, Ane; Zubimendi, J. L.

doi:10.21125/edulearn.2020.0652

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“…In the past few years, deficiencies in the application of the scientific method and data analysis have been reported. Therefore, our instructor team initially implemented the non-gamified laboratory teaching method described in [30,32], consisting of two introductory sessions addressing these deficiencies.…”

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Gamifying Physics Laboratory Work Increases Motivation and Enhances Acquisition of the Skills Required for Application of the Scientific Method

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Although increasing student motivation is widely accepted to enhance learning outcomes, this relationship has scarcely been studied quantitatively. Therefore, this study aimed to address this knowledge gap by exploring the effects of gamification on students’ motivation and consequently their learning performance, regarding the proper application of the scientific method. To motivate students and enhance their acquisition of new skills, we developed a gamification framework for the laboratory sessions of first-year physics in an engineering degree. Data regarding student motivation were collected through a Likert-scale-type satisfaction questionnaire. The inter-item correlations and Cronbach’s alpha confirmed the internal consistency of the questionnaire. In addition, the learning outcome was assessed based on the students’ laboratory reports. Students participating in gamified activities were more motivated than those participating in non-gamified activities and obtained better learning results overall. Our findings suggest that gamified laboratory sessions boost students´ extrinsic motivation, and consequently inspire their intrinsic motivation and increase their learning performance. Finally, we discuss our results, with a focus on specific skills and the short- and long-term effects of gamification.

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confidence: 99%