The aim of education should be to teach us rather how to think, than what to think.
James Beattie (Scottish Academic and Writer, 1735 - 1803)
This is exactly why I feel GBL should be incorporate throughout our teaching experience or teaching style as educational leaders.
GBL uses competitive exercises, either pitting the students against each other or getting them to challenge themselves in order to motivate them to learn better.
Games often have a fantasy element that engages students in a learning activity through a storyline.
Teaching GBL has certain properties that are beneficial to not only the teacher but more importantly the student. Here are a few reseons why GBL is designed to be a positive learning vehicle to understanding the course content.
Motivates students to learn
Immerses them in the material so they learn more effectively
Encourages them to learn from their mistakes.
James Beattie (Scottish Academic and Writer, 1735 - 1803)
This is exactly why I feel GBL should be incorporate throughout our teaching experience or teaching style as educational leaders.
GBL uses competitive exercises, either pitting the students against each other or getting them to challenge themselves in order to motivate them to learn better.
Games often have a fantasy element that engages students in a learning activity through a storyline.
Teaching GBL has certain properties that are beneficial to not only the teacher but more importantly the student. Here are a few reseons why GBL is designed to be a positive learning vehicle to understanding the course content.
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