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DOI | 10.1177/10468781241235754 |
High School Students' Motivation to Learn Climate Change Science through Educational Computer Games | |
Besalti, Metin; Smith, Glenn Gordon | |
发表日期 | 2024 |
ISSN | 1046-8781 |
EISSN | 1552-826X |
起始页码 | 55 |
结束页码 | 3 |
卷号 | 55期号:3 |
英文摘要 | Background Teaching climate change is difficult. Its complexity spans many subjects, often taught disjointedly. Many climate change effects are not immediately observable, making it hard for students to connect to it personally.Aim This study investigates how we can spark high school students' interest in learning about climate change using educational computer games.Method We adopted a qualitative case research design to understand how games boost students' drive and their role in motivating them. We selected a high school teacher and her eight students as our subjects, interviewing them in person. We analyzed their responses were using Keller's ARCS Theory of Motivation Model and blending deductive and inductive methods.Results The findings were encouraging: games positively impacted students' interest in climate change. They transformed the learning atmosphere into a concentrated, captivating space where the content was seen as tough yet enjoyable. Moreover, the games helped students make real-world connections, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of the topic.Conclusion Educational games are a powerful tool in motivating students to learn about climate change science. Hence, educators should be ready to harness the games' power to create immersive, fun, and stimulating learning environments. |
英文关键词 | climate change; educational computer games; game-based learning; motivation; case study |
语种 | 英语 |
WOS研究方向 | Education & Educational Research ; Psychology ; Social Sciences - Other Topics |
WOS类目 | Education & Educational Research ; Psychology, Social ; Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary |
WOS记录号 | WOS:001173248000001 |
来源期刊 | SIMULATION & GAMING
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文献类型 | 期刊论文 |
条目标识符 | http://gcip.llas.ac.cn/handle/2XKMVOVA/285913 |
作者单位 | Artvin Coruh University; State University System of Florida; University of South Florida; Artvin Coruh University |
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714 | Besalti, Metin,Smith, Glenn Gordon. High School Students' Motivation to Learn Climate Change Science through Educational Computer Games[J],2024,55(3). |
APA | Besalti, Metin,&Smith, Glenn Gordon.(2024).High School Students' Motivation to Learn Climate Change Science through Educational Computer Games.SIMULATION & GAMING,55(3). |
MLA | Besalti, Metin,et al."High School Students' Motivation to Learn Climate Change Science through Educational Computer Games".SIMULATION & GAMING 55.3(2024). |
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