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Using educational games to engage students in veterinary basic sciences.

Jennifer L Buur, Peggy L Schmidt, Margaret C Barr

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Educational games enhance active learning in basic sciences. These engaging activities, including card and board games, improve understanding of complex topics and promote self-reflection in students.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Active Learning Strategies
Scientific Pedagogy

Background:

Kolb's learning cycle is a framework for active learning.
Traditional teaching methods may not fully engage all learners.
Educational games offer a dynamic approach to scientific education.

Purpose of the Study:

To design and implement educational games for basic science learners.
To enhance understanding of specific scientific concepts through experiential learning.
To foster self-reflective skills via structured debriefing sessions.

Main Methods:

Development of card games: "Antimicrobial Set" for antimicrobial therapy and "SHOCK!" for hypersensitivity reactions.
Utilization of a board game adaptation, "Foodborne Outbreak Clue," for epidemiology and risk assessment.
Integration of structured faculty-led debriefing sessions post-gameplay.

Main Results:

Student engagement and enjoyment were reported anecdotally.
Games provided concrete experiences for social learning in basic sciences.
The games effectively illustrated complex topics like antimicrobial therapy and hypersensitivity.

Conclusions:

Educational games are effective tools for active learning in basic sciences.
These games can be adapted for various group sizes and disciplines.
Experiential learning through games enhances knowledge retention and application.