Research Article

Biology Teacher Candidates’ Views on The Educational Game Design Process

Volume: 21 Number: 1 April 22, 2025
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Biology Teacher Candidates’ Views on The Educational Game Design Process

Abstract

The aim of this investigation is to explore the perspectives of prospective biology teachers on educational game design, lesson plan development, and the game design phase. The participants utilized the "Game Design Key Model" (GDKM) to create their games. This study employs a qualitative research approach, specifically a case study design. The sample comprises 14 prospective biology teachers enrolled in a faculty of education in the Marmara region during the academic year 2022-2023. Prior to game creation, participants received training on educational game design and planning. Subsequently, they were tasked with developing educational games and corresponding lesson plans in accordance with the GDKM framework. The researchers assessed the game designs using rubric. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather participants' perspectives on educational games, the GDKM game design model, and lesson planning, followed by content analysis. Through peer evaluation, prospective teachers identified "Biyopoly" as the most suitable game for GDKM, while experts favored "X-O". The interviews revealed participants' positive attitudes towards incorporating educational games into biology education. Participants expressed enjoyment in the educational game design process and demonstrated the ability to develop games aligned with biology topics and learning objectives.

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Thanks

We would like to express our sincere thanks to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Burcu Güngör Cabbar for her help and support during the research process.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Biology Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

April 22, 2025

Submission Date

March 6, 2024

Acceptance Date

April 14, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 21 Number: 1

APA
Güler, Z., Aydar, M., & Arıcıoğlu, B. (2025). Biology Teacher Candidates’ Views on The Educational Game Design Process. Mersin Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, 21(1), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.17860/mersinefd.1447757
AMA
1.Güler Z, Aydar M, Arıcıoğlu B. Biology Teacher Candidates’ Views on The Educational Game Design Process. MEUJFE. 2025;21(1):1-18. doi:10.17860/mersinefd.1447757
Chicago
Güler, Zeynep, Melike Aydar, and Burak Arıcıoğlu. 2025. “Biology Teacher Candidates’ Views on The Educational Game Design Process”. Mersin Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 21 (1): 1-18. https://doi.org/10.17860/mersinefd.1447757.
EndNote
Güler Z, Aydar M, Arıcıoğlu B (April 1, 2025) Biology Teacher Candidates’ Views on The Educational Game Design Process. Mersin Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 21 1 1–18.
IEEE
[1]Z. Güler, M. Aydar, and B. Arıcıoğlu, “Biology Teacher Candidates’ Views on The Educational Game Design Process”, MEUJFE, vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 1–18, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.17860/mersinefd.1447757.
ISNAD
Güler, Zeynep - Aydar, Melike - Arıcıoğlu, Burak. “Biology Teacher Candidates’ Views on The Educational Game Design Process”. Mersin Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi 21/1 (April 1, 2025): 1-18. https://doi.org/10.17860/mersinefd.1447757.
JAMA
1.Güler Z, Aydar M, Arıcıoğlu B. Biology Teacher Candidates’ Views on The Educational Game Design Process. MEUJFE. 2025;21:1–18.
MLA
Güler, Zeynep, et al. “Biology Teacher Candidates’ Views on The Educational Game Design Process”. Mersin Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi, vol. 21, no. 1, Apr. 2025, pp. 1-18, doi:10.17860/mersinefd.1447757.
Vancouver
1.Zeynep Güler, Melike Aydar, Burak Arıcıoğlu. Biology Teacher Candidates’ Views on The Educational Game Design Process. MEUJFE. 2025 Apr. 1;21(1):1-18. doi:10.17860/mersinefd.1447757

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