EDUTainment: Effectiveness of Game-based Activities in Teaching Ecosystem Topics
This study utilized four game-based activities (GBAs) developed by the researcher to determine their effectiveness in teaching Ecosystem topics for Grade 7 Biology in terms of (1) conceptual understanding and (2) nature of engagement. This quasi-experimental study used a mixed-method approach. Pre-t...
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| author | Nestor Jr. Lasala |
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| description | This study utilized four game-based activities (GBAs) developed by the researcher to determine their effectiveness in teaching Ecosystem topics for Grade 7 Biology in terms of (1) conceptual understanding and (2) nature of engagement. This quasi-experimental study used a mixed-method approach. Pre-test and post-test results show that the integration of GBAs in the lessons significantly improved students’ academic performance in terms of conceptual understanding. Students' reports and teachers' observations also indicated that GBAs could enhance students’ engagement in their lessons and learning process. The results of this study support the relevance of using game-based activities as pedagogical and learning tools as they could improve students’ understanding of concepts and engagement in the lessons and learning process. Considering the needs and goals of students can maximize the positive effects of GBA integration. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fc607f4ee15d415dbd8259de40b734042024-01-04T04:03:48ZengCenter for Policy, Research and Development StudiesRecoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal2423-13982408-37552023-12-01112698310.32871/rmrj2311.02.07EDUTainment: Effectiveness of Game-based Activities in Teaching Ecosystem TopicsNestor Jr. Lasala0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8910-9613Sorsogon State University, Sorsogon City, PhilippinesThis study utilized four game-based activities (GBAs) developed by the researcher to determine their effectiveness in teaching Ecosystem topics for Grade 7 Biology in terms of (1) conceptual understanding and (2) nature of engagement. This quasi-experimental study used a mixed-method approach. Pre-test and post-test results show that the integration of GBAs in the lessons significantly improved students’ academic performance in terms of conceptual understanding. Students' reports and teachers' observations also indicated that GBAs could enhance students’ engagement in their lessons and learning process. The results of this study support the relevance of using game-based activities as pedagogical and learning tools as they could improve students’ understanding of concepts and engagement in the lessons and learning process. Considering the needs and goals of students can maximize the positive effects of GBA integration.https://rmrj.usjr.edu.ph/rmrj/index.php/RMRJ/article/view/1782game-based activitiesconceptual understandingstudent engagementmixed methodphilippine science education |
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| title | EDUTainment: Effectiveness of Game-based Activities in Teaching Ecosystem Topics |
| title_full | EDUTainment: Effectiveness of Game-based Activities in Teaching Ecosystem Topics |
| title_fullStr | EDUTainment: Effectiveness of Game-based Activities in Teaching Ecosystem Topics |
| title_full_unstemmed | EDUTainment: Effectiveness of Game-based Activities in Teaching Ecosystem Topics |
| title_short | EDUTainment: Effectiveness of Game-based Activities in Teaching Ecosystem Topics |
| title_sort | edutainment effectiveness of game based activities in teaching ecosystem topics |
| topic | game-based activities conceptual understanding student engagement mixed method philippine science education |
| url | https://rmrj.usjr.edu.ph/rmrj/index.php/RMRJ/article/view/1782 |
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