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Objectives of the Course

Course Content

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Learning Outcomes
1.Will be able to examine the general features of educational play.
2.Will be able to question the effect of play on children's developmental characteristics.
3.Will be able to program educational games in accordance with the developmental characteristics of children.
4.Will be able to group educational games according to different age groups.
5.Determines the tools according to the characteristics of the game.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Prensky M. Digital Game-Based Learning.
2.Kapp KM. The Gamification of Learning and Instruction.
3.Gee JP. What Video Games Have to Teach Us About Learning and Literacy.
4.Whitton N. Learning with Digital Games.
5.Recent articles on game-based learning and gamification in health professions education and dental education.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Practice
Introduction to educational games and basic concepts
Week 2 - Practice
Relationship between games and learning
Week 3 - Practice
Game-based learning theories
Week 4 - Practice
Historical development of educational games
Week 5 - Practice
Types of educational games
Week 6 - Practice
Gamification and education
Week 7 - Practice
Digital educational games
Week 8 - Practice
Traditional educational games
Week 9 - Practice
Principles of educational game design
Week 10 - Practice
Motivation, engagement, and learning processes
Week 11 - Practice
Games supporting teamwork and collaboration
Week 12 - Practice
Applications of educational games in health education
Week 13 - Practice
Educational game examples in dental education
Week 14 - Practice
Evaluation of educational games, ethical aspects, and course review
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%35
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Practice152260
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)60
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes