ERIC Number: EJ1270521
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Feb
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-2089-9823
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Game Based Learning for Safety and Security Education
Jin, Ge; Nakayama, Shoji; Tu, Manghui
Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn), v14 n1 p114-122 Feb 2020
Safety and security education are important part of technology related education, because of recent number of increase in safety and security related incidents. Game based learning is an emerging and rapidly advancing forms of computer-assisted instruction. Game based learning for safety and security education enables students to learn concepts and skills without the risk of physical injury and security breach. In this paper, a pedestal grinder safety game and physical security game have been developed using industrial standard modeling and game development software. The average score of the knowledge test of grinder safety game was 82%, which is higher than traditional lecture only instruction method. In addition, the survey of physical security game shows 84% average satisfaction ratio from high school students who played the game during the summer camp. The results of these studies indicated that game based learning method can enhance students' learning without potential harm to the students.
Descriptors: Game Based Learning, Simulated Environment, Computer Games, Physical Environment, Safety Education, Occupational Safety and Health, Equipment, Instructional Effectiveness, High School Students, Student Satisfaction, Summer Programs, Camps, Minority Group Students
Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science. C5 Plumbon, Banguntapan, Yogyakarta, 55198, Indonesia. e-mail: edulearn@uad.ac.id; Web site: http://journal.uad.ac.id/index.php/EduLearn
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS); National Science Foundation (NSF); National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Graduate Education (DGE)
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Identifiers - Location: Indiana
Grant or Contract Numbers: H982301712006; 1723666
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