Share Paper: Introducing Pre-service Teachers to Game-Based Learning

  1. James Hernandez, University of Texas at San Antonio, United States
  2. Rica Ramirez, The University of Texas at San Antonio, United States
Thursday, March 16 5:30 PM-7:00 PM Grand Ballroom C & D

Abstract: Game-based learning has seen an increase in research and interest in teacher education and teacher pedagogy. However, there is still much to learn about how teachers understand and feel about game-based learning pedagogy in the classroom. This study utilized a quantitative research methodology to better understand the changes in beliefs and attitudes toward game-based learning of teachers before and after experiencing game-based learning opportunities first-hand. This presentation will share preliminary findings from the before and after TPACK-G scores for pre-service service teachers at a state university.