The Study of Game Based Learning Approaches, Effectiveness and their Limitations in Early Childhood Education

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Published Jun 1, 2024
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Muhammad Tahir Khan Farooqi
Associate Professor, Department of Educational Research and Assessment, University of Okara, Pakistan
Sajida Kanwal
PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Research and Assessment, University of Okara, Pakistan
Iqra Qayinat
PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Research and Assessment, University of Okara, Pakistan

Abstract

In early childhood schooling, play-based totally getting to know (PBL) techniques are examined for their use, effectiveness, and obstacles on this systematic evaluation. As an revolutionary coaching methodology meant to improve motivation, engagement, and studying effects for younger college students, the incorporation of GBL has attracted sizeable interest. Examining the effect of GBL on youngsters’ cognitive, social, and emotional development, this assessment summarizes research from peer-reviewed publications posted among 2018 so far. The analysis reveals that GBL undoubtedly affects early formative years education by promoting crucial thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and collaborative studying. Interactive and adaptive sport designs cater to numerous studying patterns and paces, fostering an inclusive mastering environment. However, the review also identifies remarkable obstacles, which include the need for huge instructor education, capability over-reliance on technology, and issues associated with equitable get admission to to digital sources. Additionally, issues about display screen time and its capacity bad effect on bodily health and social interactions are mentioned. The evaluation concludes with recommendations for destiny research, emphasizing the significance of longitudinal research to assess the lengthy-term results of GBL, the improvement of guidelines for powerful integration, and want for balanced approaches that comprise conventional coaching strategies. By addressing these gaps, educators and policymakers can higher harness the capability of GBL to decorate early youth training effects.

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Farooqi, M.T.K. , Kanwal, S. and Qayinat, I. 2024. The Study of Game Based Learning Approaches, Effectiveness and their Limitations in Early Childhood Education. Journal of Policy Research. 10, 2 (Jun. 2024), 844–852. DOI:https://doi.org/10.61506/02.00305.
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