Development and use of puzzle and board games to complement the learning of biochemistry at university

Soares, Caio Correia de Almeida; Araújo, Márjory Lima Holanda

doi:10.16923/reb.v20i2.991

Rev. Ens. Bioq.

2022

DOI: 10.16923/reb.v20i2.991

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Development and use of puzzle and board games to complement the learning of biochemistry at university

Caio Correia de Almeida Soares

Márjory Lima Holanda Araújo

Abstract: Bioquímica é uma importante área de conhecimento para cursos que envolvem biologia, entretanto constantemente os estudantes enfrentam dificuldades em relação à compreensão integral de assuntos que envolvem biomoléculas e metabolismo. Esse cenário confere uma oportunidade para adotar metodologias ativas, como jogos. Dessa fora, o presente trabalho objetiva o desenvolvimento e aplicação de um jogo de quebra-cabeça e de tabuleiro de perguntas e respostas sobre bioquímica. Esses jogos foram baseados nos assuntos d… Show more

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“METAPAD” (METAbolic PAthways Decoded) – a gaming innovation to ease the complexity of metabolic pathways by promoting self-directed, active, participatory learning in small groups

Surapaneni

2023

BMC Med Educ

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Background In medical education, the conventional didactic lectures make the learning process tedious and cause disinterest among students. To overcome this, an effective experiential learning integrated with game-based approach that intends to make the learning process fun filled, interesting and enhance the active participation of students to understand complex topics in a simple and optimum manner should be adopted. Objectives The purpose of this study is to assess the efficiency of a puzzle-based innovation, METAPAD (METAbolic PAthways Decoded) in understanding the complexity of biochemical pathways by enhancing the self-directed learning of students through active engagement in small groups Methods In this mixed-method study, 103 first professional year medical students in small groups were enrolled for the METAPAD gaming puzzle-based learning activity. The puzzles were integrated with a relevant clinical case study. Decoding the puzzle after identification of the metabolic pathway involved in the case was conducted in level 1,2 and 3 with increasing complexity of puzzles at every level. Following the puzzle activity, A 21-item questionnaire was administered to evaluate the usefulness of the innovation and students’ perceptions towards different learning styles. Also, students’ feedback was obtained through personal interviews for qualitative analysis and thematic analysis was performed. Results One hundred and three first year undergraduate medical students participated in the study. Most of the students perceived the METAPAD gaming puzzle to be an effective and innovative style of learning. There was not any significant association between age, gender and acceptance towards the METAPAD gaming puzzle. The predominant type of learning style among the students was multimodal (49.5%). Also, there was no great influence of the learning styles on the overall perception towards the METAPAD gaming puzzle. However, learners emphasized the need to focus more while solving the puzzles. Conclusion Students perceive the METAPAD gaming puzzle as an actively engaging teaching-learning method that enhances their creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. It promotes self-directed learning of complex pathways in biochemistry which helps in remembering and recalling information and improves their learning skills.

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“METAPAD” (METAbolic PAthways Decoded) – a gaming innovation to ease the complexity of metabolic pathways by promoting self-directed, active, participatory learning in small groups

Surapaneni

2023

BMC Med Educ

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Development and use of puzzle and board games to complement the learning of biochemistry at university

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“METAPAD” (METAbolic PAthways Decoded) – a gaming innovation to ease the complexity of metabolic pathways by promoting self-directed, active, participatory learning in small groups

“METAPAD” (METAbolic PAthways Decoded) – a gaming innovation to ease the complexity of metabolic pathways by promoting self-directed, active, participatory learning in small groups

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