ERIC Number: EJ1232773
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 12
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On Primary School Teachers' Training Needs in Relation to Game-Based Learning
Kamisli, Halil
International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, v11 n2 p285-296 2019
This study aimed to explore primary school teachers' training needs in relation to game-based learning. This study used a survey research design. The sample consisted of 410 primary school teachers. A survey was developed in line with the purpose of the study. The data collected through open-ended questions were subjected to content analysis. The teachers reported that they want to use game-based learning approaches in educational activities; however, they do not use because they feel incompetent. The surveyed teachers felt that they need training in the peculiarities of game-based learning approaches, application examples, course planning, course implementation, and evaluation processes.
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Education, Game Based Learning, Teaching Methods, Self Efficacy, Training, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Implementation, Curriculum Evaluation
World Council for Curriculum and Instruction. California School of Education, Alliant International University, 10455 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA 92131. Web site: http://ijci.wcci-international.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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