Impact of game-based learning on STEM learning and motivation: Two case studies in Europe

El Mawas, Nour, Truchly, Peter, Podhradský, Pavol, Medvecky, Martin and Muntean, Cristina Hava (2022) Impact of game-based learning on STEM learning and motivation: Two case studies in Europe. Knowledge Management & E-Learning, 14 (4). pp. 360-394. ISSN 2073-7904

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Abstract

The number of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-related jobs is increasing all around the world and especially in Europe. However, teachers face many difficulties in making STEM related classes more attractive and motivating the students to learn. This paper presents two case studies involving 116 students from two European countries (Slovakia and Ireland). The studies investigated the impact of a new educational computer game called Final Frontier on learning process and students’ motivation. We found that there are no significant differences between the two countries in terms of students’ interest in STEM, although the students in Slovakia achieved slightly better grades than those in Ireland. We also found that in both countries, the students using the Final Frontier game outperformed those not using the game in improving their subject knowledge after the study. Furthermore, the impact of game-based learning on students’ motivation for STEM differed in the two countries.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Educational game; Knowledge gain; Motivation; STEM; Technology-enhanced learning
Subjects:	L Education > LF Individual institutions (Europe) Q Science > Q Science (General) G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > Games and Amusements > Computer Games. Video Games. L Education > LC Special aspects / Types of education > E-Learning
Divisions:	School of Computing > Staff Research and Publications
Depositing User:	Tamara Malone
Date Deposited:	06 Aug 2025 15:47
Last Modified:	06 Aug 2025 15:47
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/8452

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