“May Force be with You”, Disciple Training in Physics through Game-based Learning

“May Force be with You”, Disciple Training in Physics through Game-based Learning

“May Force be with You”, Disciple Training in Physics through Game-based Learning

By Jiaqi Yu and André Denham

Abstract

“Research suggests that many students come into science classrooms with pre-held misconceptions about scientific phenomena. Those misconceptions are often firmly ingrained and resistant to change. Thus, traditional instruction often fails to address the change needed to improve understanding of science concepts. Digital games and simulations are theorized as a viable approach to facilitate changes in students’ conceptual understanding. This study aims to investigate the impact of a digital game, “May Force be with You”, on students’ conceptual understanding of Newtonian physics. It also examines the usability of the game and students’ gameplay experience. The results indicate that the game can facilitate improvements in participants’ conceptual understanding of Newtonian physics. Moreover, participants showed positive perceptions of the usability of the game the gameplay experience. The findings can also inform the refinement of the design and development of the game – future versions of the game should offer more guidance for the gameplay and include more competitive elements.”

Reference

Yu, J., & Denham, A. (2021, July 06). "May force be with you", disciple training in physics through game-based learning. Retrieved November 20, 2021, from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/219702/

Keyword

Traditional instruction, science concepts, Newtonian physics, gameplay experience, usability, research

Category

Gamification