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GAME-ENHANCED MATHEMATICS LEARNING FOR PRE-SERVICE PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS Maria Meletiou-Mavrotheris, European University Cyprus and Efstathios Mavrotheris, Open University of Cyprus, Cyprus
The article reports the main insights gained from
a study that implemented a game-enhanced learning environment for
the training of pre-service elementary school teachers. Teachers
taking an undergraduate mathematics methods course experienced some
of the ways in which online educational games could help students
internalize key mathematical concepts across the school curriculum
while at the same time improving their attitudes towards the
subject. The course also familiarized teachers with the design
principles for constructivist gaming environments. Findings indicate
a positive impact on teachers’ competence in selecting, evaluating,
and productively using online games as an instructional tool. |
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