The impact of student perceived competence and gender on learning and performance in a physics-based learning game

• In Event: Games and Learning

Short Description

In our study we examine the relationship between learners’ perceived competence, performance, and learning in a 2D physics learning game. We also explore the influence of gender as gender gaps are significant in STEM education. Our results indicate a gender difference in self-reported perceived competence. We also found that controlling for perceived competence, males and females perform and learn equally well. Perceived competence is an important factor to consider in both learning and performance.

Authors

• Presenter: Ginny L. Smith, The Florida State University

• Presenter: Curt Fulwider, Florida State University

• Presenter: Zhichun Liu, Florida State University

• Contributor: Jiawei Li, Florida State University

• Contributor: Xi Lu, Florida State University

• Contributor: Valerie J. Shute, The Florida State University

• Contributor: SEYEDAHMAD RAHIMI, Florida State University