The Use of Role–Playing in Learning

2009 ◽  
pp. 157-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Greco
Keyword(s):  
Serious Games ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
Five Dimension ◽  
The Many ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Selection Of

The use of Role-Playing is becoming prominent in Serious Games due to its positive effects on learning. In this chapter the author will provide a comprehensive definition of role-playing games, drawing inspiration from the many different definitions provided in the existing literature. Then, will propose a five-dimension taxonomy for Serious Role Playing Games, applying it to a small selection of successful Serious Games in five different domains. An overview of the literature will help the reader understand when Role-Playing should be used, and when it might be useless or detrimental. Finally, a brief analysis will be performed on the reviewed games, in order to point out the correlations among the taxonomy dimensions and the domains of application.

Gamification and Game-Based Learning

2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 499-519 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitrios N. Karagiorgas ◽  
Shari Niemann
Keyword(s):  
Serious Games ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Educational Community ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
Behavioral Requirements ◽  
Massively Multiplayer

In the last 10 years, gaming has evolved to the point that it is now being used as a learning medium to educate students in many different disciplines. The educational community has begun to explore the effectiveness of gaming as a learning tool and as a result two different ways of utilizing games for education have been created: Gamification and serious games. While both methods are used to educate, serious games are meant to provide training and practice without entertaining. Whereas, gamification uses game-like features such as points and similar to serious games are not meant to entertain. This review will provide an overview of gamification and serious games as well as the learning possibilities of noneducational games such as massively multiplayer online role-playing games. Finally, massively multiplayer online role-playing games will be discussed in detail as to whether they can meet the general behavioral requirements of effective learning.

scholarly journals PILOTING SUPPORTIVE WAYS TO EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENT SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAM ON THE EXAMPLE OF TBILISI KINDERGARTENS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nino Labartkava ◽  
Tamar Saginadze
Keyword(s):  
School Readiness ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
School Year ◽  
Educational Standard ◽  
Large Size ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Selection Of

In 2015, a school readiness program was created for children who will turn 5 before the start of the school year and will start studying at the first grade of school in September. The components of the school readiness program are: «School Readiness Educational Standard», a teacher’s guideline, a collection of activities describing specific activities and provided relevant supplements.The goals of the study are: Study of the course of school readiness program on the example of Tbilisi kindergartens; Based on the situation, developing methodology for effective implementation of school readiness program. The project was implemented in Tbilisi. The selection of experimental and controlled preschool institutions was based on the existence of similar infrastructure (newly built building, existence of a yard) and three or four large size school readiness groups in kindergartenAs a result of the works carried out, experimental preschool institutions have improved in the following directions: Educators conduct dialogue and ask children questions individually and in small groups; Children have the opportunity to engage in different types of activities and games (games with rules, role playing games, movable games, creative activities); Children can independently take and use learning and gaming resources; The group uses handmade and secondary resources; Group space is organized into thematic centers; The natural materials are used in the group; Children can independently take toys and resources; Educators have planned and prepared a wide variety of activities (activity, games with rules, role playing games, project) related to the topic; Educator observes children in order to evaluate them.

Revisiting MMORPGs in Support of Learning

2019 ◽  
pp. 187-214
Author(s):  
Bodi Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Operational Definition ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Educational Benefits ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
Player Game ◽  
Recent Trends ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Education Psychology

This enhanced chapter revisits a previous literature analysis of research on the potential educational benefits of the use of massive multiplayer online role playing games (MMORPG) by considering both changes in the medium itself and recent trends in research. Initially, a working operational definition of MMORPGs in education is considered in light of research to date with a focus on how MMORPGs differ from most video games in terms of types of player-game interaction, levels of player-player interaction, and environments in which interaction occurs. Next considering previous and current theoretical and empirical studies on MMORPGs from a variety of disciplines, including education, psychology, and linguistics, a conceptual framework for the use of MMORPGs in support of learning is created. Finally, an overview of current research trends in MMORPGs is provided, concluding with suggestions concerning future research of the use of MMORPGs in support of learning.

Role Play as an Element of Early Language Professionalization

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 65-69
Author(s):  
А. Павлова ◽  
A. Pavlova
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
Multicultural Environment ◽  
Cognitive Activities ◽  
Role Playing Game ◽  
Selection Of

Role-playing games develop the ability to organize and implement educational and cognitive activities in the field of vocational education. The article defines the role-playing game, its scenario features, methodical orientation. It also reveals its difference from business games. The author provides a description and analysis of several role-playing games that can be carried out at an early stage of language learning for the purpose of language professionalization. The selection of material for games involves both lexical units necessary for linguo-cultural communication, and grammatical rules that can help the development of a given topic. To analyze the results, the author uses data from a survey conducted among students who participated in the game. On the basis of these data, the charts demonstrating the readiness of students to work with Italian partners and in a multicultural environment are constructed. The carts show an increase of students’ confidence in their business communication skills with foreign partners. Knowledge of professional discourse and the ability to deal with it relieves stress, contributes to personal development. At the end of the article the author concludes that the use of a role-playing game as a productive modern technology for training international economists in a foreign language at an early stage contributes to the development of professional competencies.

Online Role-playing Games and the Definition of Theatre

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 345-359
Author(s):  
Tobin Nellhaus
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Social Presence ◽  
Performing Arts ◽  
Critical Realism ◽  
Social Ontology ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
Critical Realist ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Theatre Historiography

Online role-playing games are a form of entertainment in which players create characters and improvisationally perform scenes together within a digital virtual world. It has many theatre-like aspects, which raises the question of whether it is in fact a form of theatre. To answer that question, however, one must first have a definition of theatre – an issue with disciplinary consequences – and in this article Tobin Nellhaus develops a definition founded on social ontology, suggesting that theatrical performance, unlike other social practices, replicates society's ontology. From that perspective, online role-playing meets the definition of theatre. But its digital environment raises another set of problems, since embodiment, space, and presence in online role-playing are necessarily unlike what we experience in traditional theatre. Here, Nellhaus brings these three aspects of performance together through the concept of embodied social presence, showing how they operate in both customary theatre and online role-playing. Tobin Nellhaus is an independent scholar who was Librarian for Performing Arts, Media, and Philosophy at Yale University. He has published mainly on the relationship between theatre and communication practices, and on critical realist theory in theatre historiography. He is the General Editor of the third edition of Theatre Histories (London: Routledge, 2016), and the author of Theater, Communication, Critical Realism (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2010).

scholarly journals Analisis Komposisi Soundtrack dalam Video Game “Genshin Impact”

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-15
Author(s):  
Bethoven Kharisma
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Main Theme ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
Processing Techniques ◽  
Musical Elements ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Descriptive Qualitative

Role-playing games merupakan merupakan salah satu genre utama dari sebagian banyak game dan ada dalam bentuk dan format yang berbeda. Dalam sebuah game cenderung menggunakan musik cinematic yang mampu membawa suasana dan emosi kepada pemain game tersebut. Pemilihan soundtrack Genshin Impact pada “Main Theme: from The Wind and The Star Traveler” sebagai objek penelitian dikarenakan penataan musik cinematic yang megah. Penelitian kualitatif deskriptif ini memiliki tujuan untuk menganalisis teknik pengolahan komposisi dari soundtrack tersebut. Metode yang digunakan adalah studi diskografi, studi literatur, dan observasi. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa soundtrack “Main Theme” pada Genshin Impact dimainkan dakam tonalitas D Mayor dengan tempo 82 bpm. Dalam soundtrack Main Theme terdiri dari beberapa bagian yaitu, intro, verse, chorus, dan outro. Elemen musik pada soundtrack Main Theme juga diketahui berdasarkan ritme, dinamika, harmoni, tekstur, dan bentuk. Musik soundtrack tersebut mengandung suasana yang sederhana tapi megah dari penggunaan tonalitas mayor, poliritme, dan pengembangan motif utama yang memperkaya.  Role-playing games are one of the main genres of many games and come in many different forms and formats. A game tends to use cinematic music that can bring atmosphere and emotions to the game's players. The selection of the Genshin Impact soundtrack on "Main Theme: from The Wind and The Star Traveler" as the object of research is due to the magnificent cinematic music arrangement. This descriptive qualitative study aims to analyze the compositional processing techniques of the soundtrack. The method used is discography study, literature study, and observation. The results show that the “Main Theme” soundtrack on Genshin Impact is played in a D Major tonality with a tempo of 82 bpm. The Main Theme soundtrack consists of several parts: intro, verse, chorus, and outro. The musical elements in the Main Theme soundtrack are also known based on rhythm, dynamics, harmony, texture, and form. The soundtrack's music contains a simple but majestic atmosphere of the enriching use of major tonality, polyrhythm, and development of central motifs. 

MMORPGs in Support of Learning

2010 ◽  
pp. 55-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bodi Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
Player Game ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Education Psychology ◽  
And Linguistics

This chapter provides an overview of current massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG) research and creates a conceptual framework for their use in support of learning. Initially, a definition of MMORPGs in education is considered in light of research to date. Here attention is paid to how MMORPGs differ from most video games in terms of types of player–game interaction, levels of player–player interaction, environments in which interaction occurs, and the ability for MMORPGs to tap into student motivation levels. Based on this definition and considering previous theoretical and empirical studies on MMORPGs from a variety of disciplines, including education, psychology, and linguistics, a conceptual framework for the use of MMORPGs in support of learning is created. Next an overview of current research trends in MMORPGs is examined, concluding with suggestions concerning future research of the use of MMORPGs in support of learning.

scholarly journals Pop culture and social insertion: How can play in adolescence and adulthood be “therapeutic”?

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-21
Author(s):  
Anne M. Goodall ◽  
Alexis H. Truong
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Role Playing ◽  
Social Situations ◽  
Social Interventions ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Role Playing Games ◽  
Adolescents And Adults ◽  
New Interactions ◽  
Social Insertion

In this study we explore how participation in tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) fosters experiences of social insertion in adolescence and adulthood. We conducted semi-directed interviews with nine participants who identified themselves as having used such practices to overcome difficult and challenging life experiences. We look at how participants interpreted their play experiences, described by some as “therapeutic.” Through TTRPGs, players were able to explore and better understand aspects of themselves, explore new interactions, and “test” new ways of expressing themselves. Additionally, participants were able to develop their interpersonal skills by participating in such practices, namely because of the roleplaying element. Participants stated that these practices and their therapeutic qualities also had positive effects on their lives outside of the game, helping them to enter and engage in various social situations that they previously felt excluded from, or hesitant to participate in. We argue that social interventions could invest in these types of cultural practices, embedded in popular culture, to encourage and facilitate participation of adolescents and adults in mental health services.  

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