Gamification as a teaching strategy for the development of scientific thinking and motivation for Natural Sciences

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https://doi.org/10.62697/rmiie.v3i3.112

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Natural sciences, teaching strategy, gamification, motivation, scientific thinking

Abstract

In the current educational context, promoting scientific thinking and motivation towards Natural Sciences has become a significant challenge. The present research aims to implement a didactic strategy for the development of scientific thinking and motivation for Natural Sciences using Gamification. A single-group pre-experimental study was carried out. Participants performed gamified Natural Sciences activities. The total sample was 40 fourth-grade students of Basic General Education (EGB) at the Eloy Ortega Soto Educational Unit. The results showed that students had a significant increase in active participation and time spent on Natural Sciences activities. Students demonstrated a notable improvement in the application of the scientific method and in problem solving. As qualitative results, an increase in motivation and a greater interest in Natural Sciences was evident. The findings of this study suggest that curricula should consider gamification as a valuable tool for teaching Natural Sciences. Future research could explore the application of gamification at other educational levels and in different contexts to validate and expand these results.

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Paula Francisca Payán-Mina, Unidad Educativa Fiscal “Eloy Ortega Soto”. Guayaquil. Ecuador.

 

 

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2024-09-01

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Payán-Mina, P. F., Padilla-León, O. B., & Vergel-Parejo, E. E. (2024). Gamification as a teaching strategy for the development of scientific thinking and motivation for Natural Sciences. Revista Mexicana De Investigación E Intervención Educativa, 3(3), 117–137. https://doi.org/10.62697/rmiie.v3i3.112

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Vol. 3 No. 3 (2024): Metodologías Activas y su influencia en la práctica docente

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