The differences between problem-based and drill & practice games on motivations to learn
The differences between problem-based and drill & practice games on motivations to learn
Samenvatting
Two trends can be witnessed in educational game design: Problem-Based Learning and Drill & Practice Training approach. The general assumption appears to favor Problem-Based approach above Drill & Practice, in regard to players' motivation. However, the differences between the approaches are seldom studied. The authors examined the motivational impact of one game consisting of a Problem-Based-, and a Drill & Practice learning mode. The first presents players with an ill-defined problem and offers various solutions to a challenge. In the Drill & Practice mode, there is only one correct answer. Secondary school students played the game and completed a pre- and post-test questionnaire about their experienced regulatory style for studying mathematics. Results suggest that the Problem-Based mode may decline the experience of feeling controlled by others to engage in mathematics learning. In comparison, players of the Drill & Practice mode reported increased intrinsic motivations towards mathematics.
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Organisatie | Hogeschool van Amsterdam |
Datum | 2015-09 |
Type | Artikel |
DOI | 10.4018/IJGCMS.2015070103 |
Taal | Engels |