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Direct linkMao, Weijie; Cui, Yunhuo; Chiu, Ming M.; Lei, Hao – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2022
As past studies showed mixed results, this meta-analysis determined game-based learning's overall effect on students' critical thinking and tested for moderators, using 21 effect sizes from 20 empirical studies of 1,947 participants. The results showed that game-based learning had a significant positive overall effect on students' critical…
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Critical Thinking, Effect Size, Role Playing
Yu, Zhonggen; Gao, Mingle; Wang, Lifei – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2021
While educational games have been increasingly popular in education, insufficient studies have comprehensively reviewed their effectiveness. To complement this missing link, this study explored game-based learning outcomes including academic achievements, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities, knowledge, learning efficiency, skills,…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Educational Games, Game Based Learning, Student Motivation
