Maze and Mirror Game Design for Increasing Motivation in Studying Science in Elementary School Students

S Hojjat,C Ikemoto,T Sowa

doi:10.4108/eai.3-10-2017.153155

Abstract

Maze and Mirror Game Design for Increasing Motivation in Studying Science in Elementary School Students

Highlights

Many efforts have been made to introduce science teaching methods that can motivate students to learn science
The Maze and Mirror Game was initially designed for this research in 2012 with the purpose of motivating elementary school students in science, physics
The game in the Shimada elementary school in Japan was studied and the results revealed that students could develop their knowledge of light and reflection and they were impressed by the game as a new atmosphere in which to learn while they are playing

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Many efforts have been made to introduce science teaching methods that can motivate students to learn science. The Physics Education Technology Project Team of the Department of Physics of the University of Colorado at Boulder performed research on “HighTech Tools for Teaching Physics”( Finkelstein N., Adams W., Keller C., Perkins K., Wieman C., 2006) They introduced a new suite of computer simulations and demonstrated that “simulations are more productive for developing student conceptual understanding than reading resources, or chalk-talk lectures.”[ibid] Another attempt of this group was directed towards promoting children’s understanding and interest in science through informal science education. They presented results from the University of Colorado's Partnership for Informal Science Education in the Community (PISEC) in which university participants work in after-school programs on inquiry-based activities with primary school children from populations typically underrepresented in science. By designing a game and a science workshop based on that including reflection by RTV, we prepare a situation for students to enter a game, and enjoy, learn and share their experiences while they're learning about light, mirror and reflection

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