Game-based learning as a primer for ecological surveys

TY - JOUR

T1 - Game-based learning as a primer for ecological surveys

AU - Hale, Jon

AU - Nelson, Andy

N1 - @The Association for Science Education

PY - 2022/10/28

Y1 - 2022/10/28

N2 - Plant identification is a skill that takes years to hone and develop, yet it is important in understanding diversity in biology while in school. This is highlighted when studying ecological succession in A-level biology where students are often unable to notice the different species, which leads to the production of poor-quality data, potentially frustration and the development of misconceptions. Here we present a strategy to improve recognition of plant species ahead of fieldwork using a simple card game called Dune Battle. This has been shown to improve the quality of data obtained independently by students, which reduces the demand on teachers to facilitate identification.

AB - Plant identification is a skill that takes years to hone and develop, yet it is important in understanding diversity in biology while in school. This is highlighted when studying ecological succession in A-level biology where students are often unable to notice the different species, which leads to the production of poor-quality data, potentially frustration and the development of misconceptions. Here we present a strategy to improve recognition of plant species ahead of fieldwork using a simple card game called Dune Battle. This has been shown to improve the quality of data obtained independently by students, which reduces the demand on teachers to facilitate identification.

UR - https://www.ase.org.uk/resources/school-science-review/issue-386/game-based-learning-primer-ecological-surveys-hale-and

M3 - Article

VL - 104

JO - School Science Review

JF - School Science Review

IS - 386

ER -