دورية أكاديمية
Creating a Virtual World for Mathematics
| العنوان: | Creating a Virtual World for Mathematics |
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| اللغة: | English |
| المؤلفون: | Kim, Young Rae, Park, Mi Sun |
| المصدر: | Journal of Education and Training Studies. Dec 2018 6(12):172-183. |
| الإتاحة: | Redfame Publishing Inc. 9450 SW Gemini Drive #99416, Beaverton, OR 97008. Tel: 503-828-0536 ext. 503; Fax: 503-828-0537; e-mail: jets@redfame.com; Web site: http://jets.redfame.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| تاريخ النشر: | 2018 |
| نوع الوثيقة: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Mathematics Instruction, Preservice Teachers, Video Games, Computer Games, Computer Simulation, Teaching Methods, Student Attitudes, Technology Integration, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Algebra, Geometry, Geometric Concepts, Educational Games |
| تدمد: | 2324-805X |
| مستخلص: | A virtual world was created using the popular sandbox game Minecraft to support the development of preservice teachers' knowledge for teaching mathematics. Preservice teachers explored the virtual world for a geometry activity involving area and volume problems. They then discussed how this integration of technology could support students' effective learning of mathematics in a meaningful way. The findings of the study demonstrated that to a certain extent the Minecraft activity supported the transfer of knowledge from preservice teachers' mathematics content knowledge to their mathematics pedagogical and instructional practice knowledge. Preservice teachers appreciated the usefulness and effectiveness of the Minecraft activity in enhancing the teaching and learning of mathematics by visualizing mathematical concepts in the virtual world. This integration of technology also gave them an opportunity for professional growth. Although this study focuses on preservice teachers' perspectives on the Minecraft activity, the technology integration using Minecraft will also be beneficial for students because it engages them in active and discovery learning. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 50 |
| Entry Date: | 2018 |
| رقم الأكسشن: | EJ1195533 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | ERIC |
| تدمد: | 2324-805X |
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