(W)reading, Wrangling and the Rhythm of the Text: Enhancing the Education of Young Boys with Game-Based Learning
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21153/pecl2004vol14no2art1266Keywords:
game-based learning, boys' learning experiencesAbstract
The introduction of games-based learning in areas such as literacy especially for young males may go some way towards ameliorating many of the notorious social, cultural and educational issues currently faced by teachers. Most essential in the design and development of curriculum for young males is the provision of agency, physical interaction and immersion, both virtually and in reality as these are the defining needs of boys' interaction with learning experiences.
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