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Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Game-Based Learning in STEM Education: Insights from the SciMaG Project

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Abstract Book of the 10th World Conference on Teaching and Education

Year: 2026

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Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Game-Based Learning in STEM Education: Insights from the SciMaG Project

Dr. Martina Holenko Dlab, Vedrana Mikulić Crnković, Bojan Crnković, Ivona Traunkar

ABSTRACT:

Game-based learning (GBL) is increasingly recognized as an effective approach for enhancing student motivation, engagement, and understanding in STEM education. This study explores teachers’ attitudes toward and experiences with the use of game-based activities in teaching within the framework of the project SciMaG – Science & Math Educational Games from Preschool to University. The project focuses on the design and development of educational games aimed at fostering mathematical, scientific, and digital literacy through interdisciplinary and creative learning activities. A survey among teachers was conducted to investigate the frequency of using game-based activities in teaching, teachers’ perceptions of their educational benefits, motivations for implementation, perceived barriers, and factors that could encourage wider adoption of GBL in the classroom. The results indicate that teachers generally hold positive attitudes toward game-based learning. Most respondents believe that the use of games increases student motivation, interest in the subject, and understanding of learning content. Teachers also reported strong motivation to incorporate GBL in order to modernize teaching practices and enhance student engagement. However, several practical barriers were identified, particularly limited preparation time, insufficient availability of educational materials, and the need for additional teacher training. The findings highlight the importance of professional development opportunities, ready-to-use teaching scenarios, and institutional support to facilitate broader integration of game-based learning approaches in STEM education.

Keywords: Educational Games; Educational Innovation; GBL; Teacher Perceptions; Teaching Methods