Board game developed by scientists is winning plaudits for inspiring students to consider STEM careers
Board game developed by scientists is winning plaudits for inspiring students to consider STEM careers
Board game developed by scientists is winning plaudits for inspiring students to consider STEM careers
June 29, 2022
Summary
A team of scientists and a games specialist have designed 'Diamond: The Game', a board game developed to give secondary school students a chance to explore a broad range of STEM scientific careers and subjects.
Their paper, Diamond: The Game - a board game for secondary school students promoting scientific careers and experiences.
Dr Matt Dunstan says; "It is important to create tools and resources to engage underserved communities but it is difficult to achieve the perfect inclusive design. The team therefore tested this with different groups to make it as accessible as possible. Critically we found the natural elements of creating a fun and inclusive game, capable of being played in the classroom, necessitated a clear focus on key messages. It is essential to note that these considerations greatly enhanced the experience for students, teachers, and the board game activity deliverer."
Miss Greenwood, a teacher in Reading reviewing the game says: "A fantastic game to ignite the scientist in all our young people. Easy to follow instructions and lesson plans. An easy win for fellow busy teachers across all key stages."
The team decided to directly address this in their board game by highlighting collaboration and by connecting every scientist in the game with multiple science topics.
The paper outlines how the development of Diamond: The Game has shown the value in using games for educational purposes, highlighting their ability to place participants as active agents of their learning within the chosen setting and content matter.
Diamond: The Game - a board game for secondary school students promoting scientific careers and experiences.
Reference
Board game developed by scientists is winning plaudits for inspiring students to consider STEM careers (2022, June 29). Retrieved July 6, 2022, from https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/957446