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The Differences between Problem-Based and Drill and Practice Games on Motivations to Learn

The Differences between Problem-Based and Drill and Practice Games on Motivations to Learn

Menno Deen, Antoine van den Beemt, Ben Schouten
Copyright: © 2015 |Volume: 7 |Issue: 3 |Pages: 16
ISSN: 1942-3888|EISSN: 1942-3896|EISBN13: 9781466677432|DOI: 10.4018/IJGCMS.2015070103
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Deen, Menno, et al. "The Differences between Problem-Based and Drill and Practice Games on Motivations to Learn." IJGCMS vol.7, no.3 2015: pp.44-59. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJGCMS.2015070103

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Deen, M., van den Beemt, A., & Schouten, B. (2015). The Differences between Problem-Based and Drill and Practice Games on Motivations to Learn. International Journal of Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations (IJGCMS), 7(3), 44-59. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJGCMS.2015070103

Chicago

Deen, Menno, Antoine van den Beemt, and Ben Schouten. "The Differences between Problem-Based and Drill and Practice Games on Motivations to Learn," International Journal of Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations (IJGCMS) 7, no.3: 44-59. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJGCMS.2015070103

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Abstract

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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