Effects of digital game-based STEM education on students’ learning achievement: a meta-analysis

International Journal of STEM Education

Gwo-Jen Hwang¹  Liang-Hui Wang²  Jue-Qi Guan²  Yun-Qing Wang²  Bing Chen² 

[1] Graduate Institute of Digital Learning and Education, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology;Key Laboratory of Intelligent Education Technology and Application of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Normal University;

关键词: Digital game-based learning;    STEM education;    Learning achievement;    Meta-analysis;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s40594-022-00344-0

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Many researchers have explored the impact of digital games on learning effects in different STEM subjects. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to examine the effect of digital game-based STEM education on the learning achievement of K-12 or higher education students. The analysis results of effect sizes from 33 studies (N = 3894) published from 2010 to 2020 showed that digital games contributed to a moderate overall effect size (ES = 0.667, 95% CI [0.520–0.814], p < 0.001) when compared with other instructional methods. Furthermore, the study explored multiple moderator variables and their potential impacts on learning outcomes such as control treatment, subject discipline, educational level, game type, gaming platform, and intervention duration. The findings suggest that digital games are a promising pedagogical method in STEM education that effectively improves learning gains. Additionally, the study concludes with three recommendations for future research and practices on digital games in STEM education.

【 授权许可】

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