Video Games in Humanities Education: A Case for PlayStation's 'Doki Doki Universe'™
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| Title: | Video Games in Humanities Education: A Case for PlayStation's 'Doki Doki Universe'™ |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Simon-Jones, L., Jankoski, J. A. |
| Source: | Journal on Excellence in College Teaching. 2022 33(3):173-194. |
| Availability: | Miami University. 303 South Patterson Avenue, Oxford, OH 45056. Tel: 513-529-9265; Fax: 513-529-9264; Web site: http://celt.miamioh.edu/ject/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 22 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Video Games, Humanities, Undergraduate Students, Academic Achievement, Outcomes of Education, Game Based Learning, Student Attitudes, Student Journals |
| ISSN: | 1052-4800 1945-2993 |
| Abstract: | The effectiveness of embedding commercial video games into higher education humanities classrooms for the purpose of improving undergraduate students' analytical skills was examined through a single game case study. This collaborative study utilized the PlayStation game "Doki Doki Universe"™ to address methods of game implementation, logistic use, and achievement of student learning outcomes. Student journal entries were assessed using qualitative analysis techniques. Examples of student journal entries are provided. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2023 |
| Access URL: | https://celt.muohio.edu/ject/issue.php?v=33&n=3 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1361346 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The effectiveness of embedding commercial video games into higher education humanities classrooms for the purpose of improving undergraduate students' analytical skills was examined through a single game case study. This collaborative study utilized the PlayStation game "Doki Doki Universe"™ to address methods of game implementation, logistic use, and achievement of student learning outcomes. Student journal entries were assessed using qualitative analysis techniques. Examples of student journal entries are provided. |
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| ISSN: | 1052-4800 1945-2993 |
