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Teachers' Experience and Reflections on Game-Based Learning in the Primary Classroom

Allsop, Y; Jessel, J; (2015) Teachers' Experience and Reflections on Game-Based Learning in the Primary Classroom. International Journal of Game-Based Learning , 5 (1) 10.4018/ijgbl.2015010101. Green open access

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Abstract

This study aims to provide a comparative account of teachers' experience and views of their role when using digital games in primary classrooms in England and Italy. Interviews and a survey administered online and in hardcopy were used to find out teachers' perceptions of game-based learning and how these impact upon their role as a teacher. This research also considers the interview findings in relation to the dynamics between curriculum design, learning culture and practice when implementing game-based learning. A strong link was found between how learning is designed to incorporate digital games, the theories and strategies that have been used in the context of a given curriculum and how these are realised in practice within the classroom. The research also showed that teachers are aware that their roles when using new technologies in education have changed. However, because of the lack of necessary training, teachers are not clear on how to adopt these changes. In some respects the curriculum was regarded to be flexible enough to accommodate game-based learning, however, in other respects it was felt that a more radical reform this would be needed. The difference in country-specific curricula, pedagogy and practice highlights the need for a flexible model or approach of embedding digital games into primary classrooms in a way that is sensitive to context. Some practical guidelines based on the current work are also provided.

Type: Article
Title: Teachers' Experience and Reflections on Game-Based Learning in the Primary Classroom
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.4018/ijgbl.2015010101
Publisher version: http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijgbl.2015010101
Language: English
Additional information: Copyright © 2015, IGI Global. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global is prohibited.
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education > IOE - Learning and Leadership
URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/1535803
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