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EXPLORING TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL GAME-BASED LEARNING ON STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, MOTIVATION, AND LEARNING OUTCOMES IN K-12 SOCIAL STUDIES

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2024
Abstract/Description:
This systematic literature review investigates K-12 social studies educators' perspectives on digital game-based learning (DGBL) from 2015 to 2024, focusing on its impact on student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes. Using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) reflexive thematic analysis, data from 10 studies were synthesized. Four main themes emerged regarding engagement and motivation, and three concerning learning outcomes. Findings indicate that while teachers recognize DGBL's potential benefits, they prioritize meeting learning objectives over new instructional strategies due to teaching demands and limited suitable digital games. Barriers such as time constraints and resource limitations hinder broader DGBL implementation. Overcoming these challenges requires collaboration among educators, administrators, and policymakers to leverage DGBL in K-12 social studies education fully.
Title: EXPLORING TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL GAME-BASED LEARNING ON STUDENT ENGAGEMENT, MOTIVATION, AND LEARNING OUTCOMES IN K-12 SOCIAL STUDIES.
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Name(s): Brown, Danielle R. , author
Powers, Jillian , Thesis advisor
Florida Atlantic University, Degree grantor
Department of Curriculum, Culture, and Educational Inquiry
College of Education
Type of Resource: text
Genre: Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation
Date Created: 2024
Date Issued: 2024
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Place of Publication: Boca Raton, Fla.
Physical Form: application/pdf
Extent: 94 p.
Language(s): English
Abstract/Description: This systematic literature review investigates K-12 social studies educators' perspectives on digital game-based learning (DGBL) from 2015 to 2024, focusing on its impact on student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes. Using Braun and Clarke’s (2006) reflexive thematic analysis, data from 10 studies were synthesized. Four main themes emerged regarding engagement and motivation, and three concerning learning outcomes. Findings indicate that while teachers recognize DGBL's potential benefits, they prioritize meeting learning objectives over new instructional strategies due to teaching demands and limited suitable digital games. Barriers such as time constraints and resource limitations hinder broader DGBL implementation. Overcoming these challenges requires collaboration among educators, administrators, and policymakers to leverage DGBL in K-12 social studies education fully.
Identifier: FA00014449 (IID)
Degree granted: Thesis (MS)--Florida Atlantic University, 2024.
Collection: FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Note(s): Includes bibliography.
Subject(s): Educational technology
Teachers--Training of
Instructional systems
Social Sciences--education
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