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标题：An Investigation of the Interrelationships between Motivation, Engagement, and Complex Problem Solving in Game-based Learning
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作者：Deniz Eseryel ; Victor Law ; Dirk Ifenthaler 等
期刊名称：Educational Technology and Society
印刷版ISSN：1176-3647
电子版ISSN：1436-4522
出版年度：2014
卷号：17
期号：1
页码：42-53
出版社：IFETS - Attn Kinshuck
摘要：Digital game-based learning, especially massively multiplayer online games, has been touted for its potential to promote student motivation and complex problem-solving competency development. However, current evidence is limited to anecdotal studies. The purpose of this empirical investigation is to examine the complex interplay between learners motivation, engagement, and complex problem-solving outcomes during game-based learning. A theoretical model is offered that explicates the dynamic interrelationships among learners problem representation, motivation (i.e., interest, competence, autonomy, relatedness, self-determination, and self-efficacy), and engagement. Findings of this study suggest that learners motivation determine their engagement during gameplay, which in turn determines their development of complex problem-solving competencies. Findings also suggest that learners motivation, engagement, and problem-solving performance are greatly impacted by the nature and the design of game tasks. The implications of this study are discussed in detail for designing effective game-based learning environments to facilitate learner engagement and complex problem-solving competencies.
关键词：Complex problem solving; Motivation; Engagement; Massively multiplayer online games; Game-based learning; Educational game design