Using the Escape Room game-based approach in chemistry teaching Scientific paper

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Aleksandra Naumoska
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8225-0825
Hari Dimeski
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4345-4622
Marina Stojanovska
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7071-9473

Abstract

In recent years, the Escape Room approach has been applied in teach­ing of various content. Aside from being enjoyable, the Escape Room activities actively involve all students in the class and promote their creative, critical and logical thinking, problem solving, communication and cooperation, as well as positive attitude towards the subject. To encourage the engagement and motiv­ation of ninth-grade students, activities were developed regarding the topic of exothermic and endothermic reactions, through the use of Google Forms and Breakout Rooms option in MS Teams. The application of this approach helps students to master the teaching content in a more interesting way, encourages discussion and cooperation among students. 244 9th grade students from five pri­mary schools participated in the research. Apart from encouraging engage­ment and motivation among students, one of the objectives of the research was to examine their opinions regarding the implemented Escape Room activities. For this purpose, the motivation of students towards Science Learning (SMTSL) and Activity Perception Questionnaire (APQ-ER) instruments were imple­mented. The research results, positive atmosphere during the classes, and high students’ satisfaction after completing the activities indicate numerous benefits of the imp­lementation of the Escape Room approach in chemistry teaching.

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A. Naumoska, H. Dimeski, and M. Stojanovska, “Using the Escape Room game-based approach in chemistry teaching: Scientific paper”, J. Serb. Chem. Soc., vol. 88, no. 5, pp. 563–575, Mar. 2023.
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History of & Education in Chemistry
Author Biographies

Hari Dimeski, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Institute of Chemistry, Arhimedova 5, 1000 Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia

   

Marina Stojanovska, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Institute of Chemistry, Arhimedova 5, 1000 Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia

    

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