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Engagement in business simulation games: A self‐system model of motivational development

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: This research draws on the self‐system model of motivational development to explain how the use of business simulation games in class facilitates students’ engagement and enhances their learning. Based on a survey of 360 undergraduate students who played a business simulation game in a marketing course, the findings show that students’ perceptions of competence, autonomy, relatedness and self‐efficacy have a positive impact on their cognitive, emotional and behavioural engagement. In addition, cognitive and emotional engagement have a positive influence on skills development and perceived learning.

Source: British Journal of Educational Technology

DOI: 10.1111/bjet.12762

Authors: Isabel Buil, Sara Catalán, Eva Martínez

Institution: Universidad de Zaragoza

Language: English

Topic: Educational Games and Gamification

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: European Regional Development Fund, European Social Fund