Game-based learning in science: The use of an educational game in parasitology

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dc.contributor.advisorSummers, Mindi
dc.contributor.advisorFinney, Constance
dc.contributor.authorNykyforuk, Christina
dc.date.accessioned2023-05-05T19:56:47Z
dc.date.available2023-05-05T19:56:47Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.descriptionAn undergraduate thesis on game-based learning in parasitology.
dc.description.abstractParasitology is an important subject matter that is highly complex. This complexity creates challenges with student comprehension and engagement. In this study, we investigated the effectiveness of an educational game called Parasite Patrol in two upper-level zoology courses: An Introduction to Invertebrate Zoology (ZOOL 401) and Principles in Parasitism (ZOOL 581). The game was strategically designed using the essential elements outlined by Malone (1980) to create an effective and engaging learning tool. Through the utilization of a pre and post-game survey design, we assessed the impact of playing Parasite Patrol on undergraduate students' knowledge of parasitology, attitudes towards parasites, and attitudes towards educational games. We identified that students in both courses had an improved performance on parasite knowledge questions after playing the game, more positive attitudes towards parasites, and enjoyed using the game as a learning tool.
dc.description.sponsorshipSummers, Mindi (Supervisor); Finney, Constance (Supervisor)
dc.identifier.citationNykyforuk, C. (2021). Game-based learning in science: The use of an educational game in parasitology [Unpublished Undergraduate Thesis]. University of Calgary.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/116172
dc.identifier.urihttps://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/dspace/41017
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgary
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary undergraduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their work. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.en
dc.subjectParasitology
dc.subjectEducational games
dc.titleGame-based learning in science: The use of an educational game in parasitology
dc.typeThesis
ucalgary.scholar.levelUndergraduate
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