Game-based learning: A better alternative to traditional learning

 With many decades passing, and the coming of the new age, education is also evolving; it is now not what it used to be. These days, schools and teachers are finding new ways to incorporate academics, and game-based learning is one such fun-learn method. Today, as Ideal Education Point (New Choudhary Public School), we will discuss why it is a better alternative to traditional learning.  

What do we mean by game-based learning?

Simply put, it incorporates learning (something that students don't like) with games (students like it) to produce one of the new forms of fun learning. Teachers can use video games, board games, or any game with a challenge to teach students topics like math and science. Furthermore, it also helps develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Game-based learning: effective or not?

Generally, it depends on the student's learning style and requirements. For example, some students may learn better with game-based learning than others.

Advantages of game-based learning

Now that we know game-based learning at Ideal Education Point is effective, let's see how it benefits students.

Improved engagement and enhanced learning: Believe it or not, traditional education is boring for students, especially the ones of today's generation. On the other hand, a game is exciting, and so is everything that comes with it, learning included. Thus students will engage more in knowledge, eventually learning better.  

Enjoyable: Games in any form are delightful, and so is game-based learning because it's not learning at all. It's fun that teaches you everything without forcing it on you.

Socialization: These days, being social is vital for growth and development, and we are not talking about social media. When students play games together, the interaction is automatically triggered as everyone learns something new.

How to game-learn with your child?

It won't become a habit immediately, but your child will slowly love it. Here's how you can start implementing this fun-learning formula at home.

Step 1: The first step is to choose the right game. Not all games are suitable for everyone, so choosing one according to your child's age is crucial.

Step 2: Start slow if your child is not used to the game, then eventually, you can increase the time when it becomes more habitual.

Step 3: Playing with your child will make him feel more involved. You won't have to be a game expert for it, but playing together will also create a relaxed break time for you.

Step 4: Keep it fun, even if your child is not good at it. Please don't pass on any negative criticism. If the pupil is not interested, even after a week, you can move on to another fun-learn method. 

So this was how you could implement game-learning at home. We use the same formula at New Choudhary Public School, so your child won't have any issues learning this way.   

The bottom line

Game-based learning will eventually make learning more exciting and advantageous for students. For school students, gaming is a part of life that feels natural, like breathing. So if we put learning into that, students will learn better and more without even realizing it. Plus, it won't even feel hard to do. So overall, game-based learning should be implemented in all schools, we at NCPS Jaipur have, and we recommend it to you too.