Teaching Ecological Concepts through Game Based Learning
Tested Studies in Laboratory Teaching, 2016, Volume 37
Mickey Schutzenhofer
Abstract
Research suggests that learning can be improved if students participate in memorable and fun
experiences. Games therefore facilitate learning by allowing students to collaborate with their
peers through activities that promote engagement with the material in a competitive and
rewarding atmosphere. Additionally, games are very flexible. They can be adjusted to create
opportunities for problem-solving and improved interpersonal interactions, and they can be
easily implemented in either lecture or laboratory settings as supplementary activities or as the
main focus. Here, I highlight several games I developed to allow students to explore various
concepts in ecology. While developed for an upper-level course, these games can be easily
modified for an introductory level or to accommodate different subject material.
Keywords: ecology, educational game, Ecology Game, game
Boston University (2015)
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