Learner Engagement in a Business Simulation Game: Impact on Higher-Order Thinking Skills

Autor/inn/en	Huang, Yueh-Min; Silitonga, Lusia M.; Murti, Astrid T.; Wu, Ting-Ting
Titel	Learner Engagement in a Business Simulation Game: Impact on Higher-Order Thinking Skills
Quelle	In: Journal of Educational Computing Research, 61 (2023) 1, S.96-126 (31 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Wu, Ting-Ting)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0735-6331
DOI	10.1177/07356331221106918
Schlagwörter	Learner Engagement; Undergraduate Students; Business Administration Education; Educational Games; Game Based Learning; Thinking Skills; Computer Games; Computer Simulation; Foreign Countries; Student Attitudes; Problem Solving; Indonesia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Educational game; Lernspiel; Denkfähigkeit; Computer game; Computerspiel; Computerspiele; Computergrafik; Computersimulation; Ausland; Schülerverhalten; Problemlösen; Indonesien
Abstract	Higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) are reliable predictors of success in school and the workplace. A typical technique for encouraging higher-order thinking is to use instructional design interventions that engage learners in simple cognitive activities. Business simulation game (BSG) is one of the types of interactive learning environments that can increase HOTS. In addition, student engagement and attitude toward technology use are considered strong influences on HOTS. The study explored the effect of using a BSG on HOTS and student engagement. It examined the influence of attitude toward the use of a BSG on HOTS and student engagement. The results of the t-test analysis showed that learning activities using BSG had a positive effect on HOTS and student engagement. Additionally, PLS-SEM analysis results indicated that immersion, interaction, and intention to use the game influence student engagement. Furthermore, student engagement significantly influenced HOTS. The findings indicate that students must demonstrate that they are engaging actively in a course to improve HOTS and that a BSG can be a valuable and effective tool for promoting engagement. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic caused limitations in sampling and representativeness of respondents. Future research should involve a bigger sample size and students who have attended related courses. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01