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Gamification and transmedia in interdisciplinary contexts: A didactic intervention for the primary school classroom
Mónica Ruiz-Bañuls1, Isabel María Gómez-Trigueros2, José Rovira-Collado1
1Innovation and Didactic Training Studies Department, University of Alicante, Spain.
Heliyon
|July 8, 2021
Summary
This study shows that combining gamification, interdisciplinary methods, and transmedia narratives in primary education boosts student motivation and academic performance. The innovative approach significantly improves learning outcomes and engagement in Spanish classrooms.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Gamification in Education
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Primary students often lack motivation, impacting key competency acquisition and academic performance.
- Existing educational approaches may not fully engage students with compulsory Spanish curriculum content.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of an integrated gamified experience on primary students' motivation and academic performance.
- To assess the combined effect of gamification, interdisciplinary methodologies, and transmedia narratives in a primary school setting.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative, experimental cross-sectional study with pretest/posttest design.
- Involved experimental and control groups in a primary school in Valencia, Spain (Oct 2019 - Feb 2020).
- Utilized surveys with high internal consistency (Alpha = .873), including descriptive analyses and t-tests/ANOVA.
Main Results:
- The integrated approach significantly improved students' training process and motivation.
- Students demonstrated enhanced acquisition of compulsory curricular content.
- Academic performance showed notable improvement following the intervention.
Conclusions:
- The novel integration of gamification, interdisciplinary work, and transmedia narratives is effective in primary education.
- This approach successfully addresses student motivation and academic achievement gaps.
- The findings support the adoption of innovative, technology-enhanced pedagogical strategies.
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