Impact of educational game development on students’ achievement and attitudes toward science
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21348372 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sevda Korkmaz (0000-0002-0005-8232, Graduate School, Bartin University, Bartin, Turkey), Ayla Cetin-Dindar (0000-0003-3086-163X, Faculty of Education, Department of Mathematics and Science Education, Bartin University, Bartin, Turkey, corresponding author), Ferhunde KÜÇÜKŞEN ÖNER (0000-0001-5251-4327, Faculty of Education, Department of Fine Arts Education, Bartin University, Bartin, Turkey) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 116 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 268-279 |
| Publication date | 2023-09-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Journal of Educational Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-0671 • E-ISSN: 1940-0675 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00220671.2023.2265852 |
| OpenAlex | W4387454040 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 20 |
To develop positive attitudes toward science, students should have the opportunity to experience enjoyment and enthusiasm within a conducive learning environment. This can be achieved through engaging in hands-on activities and participating in collaborative, student-centered activities. This study aimed to investigate the impact of developing educational games on student attitudes toward science and their academic achievement. Seventeen seventh-grade students participated in a study to develop educational games on the topic of ‘The Particulate Nature of Matter and Pure Substances’. The quantitative results indicated a significant positive effect of educational game development on students’ attitudes and achievement. Furthermore, the qualitative findings corroborated the quantitative results, as students expressed enjoyment during the implementation of the games and reported an enhanced understanding of the topic. Educational games can be utilized both in and outside the classroom, particularly for students encountering difficulties in learning, as a valuable tool for reinforcing the subject matter
Academic achievement · Educational game · Enthusiasm · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Student achievement · Subject matter · Unit (ring theory) · Education and Technology Integration · Educational Environments and Student Outcomes · Psychology · Science Education and Pedagogy · Social Psychology
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |