Game-Based Learning in Higher Education

2022 ◽  
pp. 138-163
Author(s):  
Sunitha Abhay Jain ◽  
Nilofer Hussaini ◽  
Sunil John ◽  
Daisy Alexander ◽  
Bidisha Sarkar
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Pedagogical Tool ◽  
Skill Sets ◽  
Traditional Teaching Methods ◽  
Technological Developments

The technological developments and innovations have thrown open many challenges in the field of higher education. We are growing up in a society of digital natives who are exposed to the digital environment from their birth. Of late, the focus has shifted from traditional teaching methods to finding innovative ways and means to engage the students. Competence building instead of rote learning is the need of the hour. In order to prepare the students to face the challenges of the real world and make them future ready, it is important for higher educational institutions to focus on imparting to learners 21st century skill sets such as creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking, amongst others. Game-based learning is gaining momentum and is becoming a popular pedagogical tool as it is learner-centric and fosters creativity.

PROBLEMS OF RURAL GIRL STUDENTS IN HIGHEREDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (23) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Selvan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Form Discrimination ◽  
Heads Of State ◽  
Girl Students ◽  
Training Opportunities ◽  
And Training

Higher Education means Tertiary Education, which is under taken in colleges (or) universities, and it may be delivered virtually (or) at a distance. There are a large number of problems that girl student’s face for developing their career potential. Some of the serious problems are as Follows: -Problems related to Home, Educational Institutions, Society, Economic problems, Educational problems. Rural girls belong to disable as per the data, Girl dropout ratio has increase with the enhanced pattern of gender inequality in access to education, which seems to be attainment and from urban to rural and to disadvantaged group in the society.Gender equality and the empowerment of women are gaining ground worldwide. There are more women Heads of state (or) Government then ever and the highest proportion of women serving as government ministers women are excursing ever-greater influence in business. More girls are going to school, and are growing up healthier and better equipped to realize their potential. Girl student’s suffer in many case, both form discrimination and from inequality treatment. It is easy to imagine that the difficulties encountered by rural girl students in obtaining higher education. Providing access to local relevant high-qualities education and training opportunities in critical to retaining rural girl students in Higher Educational Institutions.

scholarly journals Comparing the Effectiveness of Flipped and Traditional Teaching Methods in Problem-solving Learning and Self-determination Among University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mahnaz Khayat ◽  
Fariba Hafezi ◽  
Parviz Asgari ◽  
Marzieh Talebzadeh Shoushtari
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
University Students ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Traditional Teaching Methods ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: The flipped classroom model provides an ideal ground to convert a traditional classroom into an interactive environment based on problem-solving learning with a focus on university students’ self-determination. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of flipped and traditional teaching methods in problem-solving learning and self-determination among university students. Methods: The research method was experimental with a pretest-posttest design and a control group. The statistical population included all female students of Farhangian University in Ahvaz city in the academic year 2019. Using a purposive sampling method, 36 students were selected and randomly divided into experimental and control groups (n = 18 per group). The research instrument included the Problem-Solving Inventory (PSI) and the Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction scale. The experimental group received the flipped teaching program during eight 120-min sessions once a week; however, the control group received the traditional teaching method. multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA), univariate analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and Bonferroni post hoc tests were used to analyze the data. Results: The posttest scores (mean ± SD) of problem-solving learning and self-determination were 83.77 ± 14.17 and 119.33 ± 13.79, respectively, in the experimental group, which were significantly different from the scores of the control group. The flipped classroom promoted problem-solving learning and components of self-determination among university students in the experimental group when compared to the control group (P = 0.01). The flipped teaching method was more effective than the traditional method in increasing problem-solving learning and self-determination among university students. Conclusions: According to the findings, the flipped teaching method had greater impacts on students’ problem-solving and self-determination than had the traditional method.

scholarly journals The Grounds for Higher Education Teachers to Engage in MOOC Development Projects

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulf Olsson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Lecture Hall ◽  
Development Projects ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Professional Networks ◽  
Traditional Teaching Methods

AbstractThe conditions for higher education teachers operating in a technology-enhanced education setting and an open educational context – such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) – are different when compared to traditional teaching methods (e.g. in a lecture hall). This study investigates the grounds for 20 teachers at Swedish Higher education institutions to be involved in MOOC development projects. Six categories are found and described; including curiosity, merits, teaching development, flexibility, as well as the possibility to disseminate their research and expand their professional networks. Interviewees believed that the work was a viable way to strengthen their research portfolio, while also making a limited effort for teaching, enhancing the dissemination possibilities and strengthening their research networks.

scholarly journals KURIKULUM DAN METODOLOGI PEMBELAJARAN PESANTREN

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
A Idhoh Anas
Keyword(s):  
Religious Education ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Boarding School ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
University System ◽  
Islamic Schools ◽  
Traditional Teaching Methods ◽  
Islamic Religion

Abstract: Education is possibly to have people attain the perfection of life both in their relationship with God, fellow human beings and nature. A well relationship is only possible if people have a balance between their orientation in the world and in the hereafter. Therefore, in order to achieve the aforementioned objective, they should have adequate religious education and general equally through educational institutions. One of the Islamic educational institutions is a dormitory or boarding school where students (Islamic pupils) learn to improve the Islamic religion. Education on Islamic educational institutions also aims to establish a generation of believers-Muslim virtuous, health, broad-minded, and social, rise intelligent scholars who have equal devotions and thought, as well as establish nationalism of Indonesian citizen who have a faithful and pious to Allah Almighty. In general, Islamic educational institutions are classified into three categories: a) traditional pesantren (Salaf), which still retains the traditional teaching methods and teaching materials with classic books (yellow book), b) modern pesantren (khalaf), which seeks to fully integrate the classical and the current school and university system, and 3) semi salaf and khalaf Islamic schools who defend the teaching of classical Islamic books, as well as open public educational institutions (formal or non-formal education).

scholarly journals The MOOC Revolution – massive open online courses: the answer to problems facing education or an experiment that could destroy centuries of tradition.

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharine Jewitt
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Massive Open Online Courses ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Technology Enhanced Learning ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Traditional Teaching Methods ◽  
Cautionary Tales ◽  
Enhanced Learning

Given the emerging nature of massive open online courses (MOOCs), this paper is a synthesis of critical reflections, commentaries and cautionary tales from a variety of perspectives, looking at the issues facing education and considering whether traditional teaching methods have outlived their usefulness.In times where educational institutions are facing financial cuts and student debt increases, some argue free university online courses will be the saviour of education, (Koller et al, 2013). Others argue they could destroy centuries of tradition and threaten some of the world's greatest universities (Vardi 2012).This paper, builds on the research by examining some of the phenomenal changes to technology enhanced learning, being brought about by new technologies and business. It summarises some of the key discourses around MOOCs, which continue to generate heated debates and divide opinions about their credibility, value and importance. I argue that any form of technology that drives engaging and tailored education, precisely to the needs of the individuals, coupled with opening up education to those that cannot afford it, has to be a viable alternative and make traditional, academic institutions question their offerings and respond.  

Mobile Classrooms: Using Mobile Devices to Enhance BSW Education

2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 17-32
Author(s):  
Stephen Baldridge ◽  
Amanda McAdams ◽  
Alex Reed ◽  
Alexandra Moran
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Mobile Devices ◽  
Mobile Learning ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Classroom Environments ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Teaching Content ◽  
Traditional Teaching Methods ◽  
Mobile Classrooms

Like the state of technology worldwide, the construct of mobile learning is constantly evolving. Mobile learning and remote teaching are gaining momentum and popularity in higher education, but little research has been done to examine their efficacy. With the use of mobile devices both in and out of the classroom becoming more prevalent, it is essential to examine the effectiveness of their use. This study compared the use of mobile learning and remote teaching (teaching content to students outside traditional face-to-face settings) with that of traditional teaching methods. Using mobile devices and social media, this study examined whether social work curriculum could be taught effectively to students outside static online or classroom environments.

scholarly journals ANALYZING THE METHOD GAME-BASED LEARNING

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Назым Кайрат
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Ability To Work ◽  
Traditional Teaching Methods

This article discusses the benefits of using game-based learning. The purpose of the article: to provide a method that would make it easier for students to understand and accept the new topics at school and to remember the learned materials for a long time.Increasing the interest and activity of schoolchildren is an important part of the learning process. Motivating students is one of the biggest challenges for teachers. It is quite possible that the use of traditional teaching methods alone will cause indifference in students. Therefore, it is better to use active learning methods so that the lesson is not boring. In this regard, the use of game-based learning technology can increase the motivation of students to learn.Based on the research materials, it can be concluded that the game-based learning method facilitates students' learning and motivates students, allows them to work with classmates, i.e. increases the ability to work in groups, helps to overcome indifference to mathematics, creates a fun learning environment.

scholarly journals Game-based collaborative learning framework for computational thinking development

2020 ◽  
pp. 113-123
Author(s):  
Angelo Magno De Jesus ◽  
Ismar Frango Silveira
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Skill Sets ◽  
Learning Framework ◽  
Problem Solving Strategies ◽  
Apply Problem ◽  
Problem Solvers

Computational Thinking (CT) can amplify learners’ skill sets so that they become excellent problem-solvers. Game-Based Learning and Collaborative Learning are two approaches that may aid in the development of CT skills. This paper describes a framework based on Game and Problem-Based Learning Strategies which aims to enhance the CT teaching and improves students’ social skills, considering aspects of fun. The framework stands out for including collaborative learning features defined in the main literature. Also, the strategy was developed specifically to fit the games’ dynamics. The approach was evaluated via metacognitive and transactive analysis and by a survey. The results showed evidence that the method is able to stimulate interaction among students to apply problem-solving strategies.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing the Acceptance and Adoption of Online Learning in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Ahmed Al-Hunaiyyan ◽  
Rana Alhajri ◽  
Salah Al-Sharhan ◽  
Bareeq A. AlGhannam
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Learning Systems ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Underdeveloped Countries ◽  
Integrated Technology ◽  
Traditional Teaching Methods ◽  
Acceptable Reliability

Educational systems worldwide have been forced into shifting to online learning during COVID-19 pandemic. This decision faced diverse challenges, especially in underdeveloped countries that still use traditional teaching methods, with minimal or no integrated technology, and no guidance in the literature. This study explores factors, challenges, and adaptation initiatives that might underlie the success and failure of abrupt shifting and accepting online learning systems. To explore the acceptance of online learning under these extreme circumstances, the reactions of Kuwait educational institutions to COVID-19 were collected and analyzed. A framework was utilized, and a questionnaire developed to enable quantitative analysis of these data. In total, 4,024 responses were gathered from instructors and students with acceptable reliability. Findings from the statistical analysis unveiled specific acceptance facts relevant to the crisis within its environment. This study establishes the utility of this framework for researchers to synthesize users’ acceptance of online learning systems.

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