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Thalles Henrique Faria de Souza; Eduardo Figueiredo Peloso; Gabriel Gerber Hornink – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2025
Understanding ATP formation is essential for learning metabolism and is central to grasping metabolic processes as a whole. However, due to the high level of abstraction, the number of intermediate substrates, the connections, and integrated regulation, its comprehension often poses a challenge. This and the fact that traditional teaching methods…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Game Based Learning, Biochemistry, Science Instruction
Marina Martínez-Carmona; G. Enrique Ayuso Fernández; Manuel Fernández-Díaz; Francisco Serrano-García; Antonia Plaza Griñán – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2025
Knowledge about genetics is essential to build a society capable of participating in socioscientific and ethical debates. However, this subject remains difficult for students, making it necessary to develop new educational strategies, such as gamification. Thus, two main objectives are established in this work: (a) to design and evaluate…
Descriptors: Genetics, Science Instruction, Gamification, Game Based Learning
Ricardo Marcos; André Gomes; Marta Santos; António Coelho – Anatomical Sciences Education, 2025
Histology is a preclinical subject transversal in medical, dental, and veterinary curricula. Classical teaching approaches in histology are often undermined by lower motivation and engagement of students, which may be addressed by innovative learning environments. Herein, we developed a serious game approach and compared it with a classical…
Descriptors: Veterinary Medical Education, Game Based Learning, Gamification, Learner Engagement
Xin Guan; Chunmei Sun; Gwo-jen Hwang; Kegan Xue; Zhuo Wang – Interactive Learning Environments, 2024
Play is crucial to children's development. With the prevalent use of digital technologies, children and young adults are seen playing games more often and longer on digital devices. How should teachers capitalize the advantages of games in class, without inducing more health risks or problems for children? To achieve this goal, teachers need…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Educational Technology, Science Instruction, Design
Chun-Hsin Kuo; Meng-Jun Chen; Robasa Nababan; Hsiao-Ching She – IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies, 2024
Game-based learning (GBL) has long been recognized as an effective way to engage students in learning through games, but little emphasis has been placed on scaffolding support for students, which hinders their learning. Therefore, our design of Space Adventure GBL ties games closely to scaffolds at every stage and investigates what role games and…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Grade 8, Instructional Effectiveness
Katerina Trcková; Roman Maršálek; Zuzana Václavíková – Journal of Chemical Education, 2024
The article describes a mini-escape game with an environmental theme. The game was prepared using LearningApps and Google Slides. The mini-escape game comprised 7 subactivities: Crossword, Matching Pairs, Multiple-Choice Quiz, Cloze Test, Word Grid, Group Assignment, and Freetext Input. Through completion of these subactivities, students gradually…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Computer Games, Science Instruction, Chemistry
Lilla Bónus; Erzsébet Antal; Erzsébet Korom – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2024
This research focuses on "BioScientist," a digital game-based, inquiry-based learning program embedded in the biology curriculum that develops inquiry skills in 8th-grade students. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate a combination of elements of digital game-based learning (DGBL) with inquiry-based learning (IBL) through…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Game Based Learning, Video Games, Inquiry
Ibrahim Dahlstrom-Hakki; Elizabeth Rowe; Jodi Asbell-Clarke; Mia Almeda – Computer-Based Learning in Context, 2024
With the prominence of assessments in education, there is an increasing need to create new forms of assessment that more accurately reflect the needs of the entire student population, particularly neurodivergent learners. To address this challenge, this paper explores the potential for using eye tracking data in a game-based learning environment…
Descriptors: College Students, Eye Movements, Physics, Science Instruction
Kênia M. de Oliveira; Ana Clara de G. Fernandes; Gabriela M. Soares; Joel Alves da Silva Jr.; Everardo M. Carneiro; Helena C. L. Barbosa – Advances in Physiology Education, 2024
The teaching of physiology plays a crucial role in the education of health care professionals. However, traditional approaches to physiology classes in undergraduate health courses in Brazil often result in passive student participation. Research has shown that active methodologies are more effective in the learning process. In this study, we…
Descriptors: Physiology, Undergraduate Students, Cytology, Science Instruction
Kaisar Tursyngozhayev; Nusret Kavak; Nurlan K. Akhmetov – Journal of Chemical Education, 2024
The teaching and learning of chemistry can be challenging due to the complex and abstract nature of the subject matter. Traditional methods of instruction often struggle to engage students and facilitate an understanding of essential chemical concepts. To address this, an innovative card game, "Compound Chain", was developed and…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Science Instruction, Game Based Learning, Games
Jhon Stephen P. Debit; Hannah Mae P. Bacoba; Mariane Mariz C. Tabanao; Angelo Mark P. Walag – Journal of Chemical Education, 2024
It is the responsibility of chemistry educators to identify and implement instructional strategies, such as introducing educational board games that can foster active and constructive learning and promote an enjoyable learning experience. This study aimed to design, develop, and evaluate a board game that has the potential to be used as a…
Descriptors: Science Education, Science Instruction, Chemistry, Educational Games
Ratna Zuarni Ramli; Noraidah Sahari Ashaari; Siti Fadzilah Mat Noor; Mahanem Mat Noor; Elaheh Yadegaridehkordi; Nazatul Aini Abd Majid; Hadi Affendy Dahlan; Amelia Natasya Abdul Wahab – Education and Information Technologies, 2024
Learning Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects in an online medium can be difficult and tedious. Lengthy facts with technical terms, complex images, and explanations are among the reasons that make STEM subjects less desirable among the current generation and degrade the students' learning experience. Students can be…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Online Courses, Educational Technology, Student Interests
Amornrat Saithongdee; Tanita Sirirat – Journal of Chemical Education, 2024
Board games have been used as instructional tools for a wide array of subjects from primary to secondary levels. The present study aimed to develop and apply a novel board game for the instruction of content relating to mole conversion through dimensional analysis in a grade10 class of 29 students. To assess their knowledge prior to and after…
Descriptors: Games, Game Based Learning, Science Instruction, Grade 10
Chatchadaporn Pinthong; Natpawee Poungkaew; Titapa Ampaipis; Jirapipat Thanyaphongphat; Panu Pimviriyakul; Somchart Maenpuen – Journal of Chemical Education, 2024
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic prevented students from attending on-site classes. Consequently, their face-to-face interactions decreased. Thus, it became crucial to design learning activities to enhance the motivation of students and inspire them to achieve the desired learning outcomes during the long disruption of on-site classes. Mobile…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, Educational Games, Game Based Learning, Learning Activities
Camille Lozano Espino – International Journal of Research in Education and Science, 2024
The study examined the effectiveness of BEEP Cards (BioEnergetics Enhancement Play Cards) on students' conceptual understanding of bioenergetics. The study involved one group of grade 11 students (n=29) from a public secondary school in the Philippines. The study employed a mixed-method research design, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Concept Formation, Scientific Concepts, Instructional Effectiveness