Playfulness in the classroom: Gamification favor the learning of pharmacology

In recent years, growing interest has been seen in the application of gamification in education, which can be defined as the application of game design elements in learning activities. The goal of gamification is to motivate students by creating an engaging learning experience that can keep them foc...

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Published in:Education and information technologies 2021-03, Vol.26 (2), p.2125-2141
Main Authors: dos Reis Lívero, Francislaine Aparecida, da Silva, Gustavo Ratti, Amaral, Eduarda Carolina, de Souza, Amanda Nascimento Vasques, Baretta, Irineia Paulina, Diegues, Maria Elena Martins, Arpini, Edson, Lovato, Evellyn Claudia Wietzikoski
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Language:English
Subjects:
Classrooms
Computer Appl. in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Computer Science
Computers and Education
Education
Education parks
Educational Technology
Games
Gamification
Higher education
Information Systems Applications (incl.Internet)
Learner Engagement
Learning Activities
Medical Education
Medical Students
Methods
Pharmacology
School facilities
Student Attitudes
Teaching
User Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction
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Summary:In recent years, growing interest has been seen in the application of gamification in education, which can be defined as the application of game design elements in learning activities. The goal of gamification is to motivate students by creating an engaging learning experience that can keep them focused on learning tasks in the classroom. However, gamification is a major challenge for education, particularly in higher education institutions. The present work presents 11 gamification activities for teaching pharmacology in a medical course. The moment at which the activity fits best in the class, the ways in which the activity can be applied, and the advantages and difficulties that are associated with each game in the classroom are presented. We report student evaluations of the gamification learning activities. The use of these games fosters learning, increases academic engagement, and makes classes more enjoyable.
ISSN:1360-2357
1573-7608
DOI:10.1007/s10639-020-10350-w