Applying Developmental Theory and Research to the Creation of Educational Games

Applying Developmental Theory and Research to the Creation of Educational Games

The field of developmental psychology has produced abundant theory and research about the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children; however, to date there has been limited use of this wealth of knowledge by developers creating games for children. This chapter provides an ov...

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Veröffentlicht in:Digital Games: A Context for Cognitive Development 2013, Vol.2013 (139), p.31-40
1. Verfasser: Revelle, Glenda
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Child
Child & developmental psychology
Child Development
Children
Cognitive Development
Cognitivism, cognitive theory
Computer Games
Cues
Developmental Psychology
Education
Educational Games
Emotional Development
Games
Games, Experimental
Humans
Models, Psychological
Motivation
Problem-Based Learning
Retention (Psychology)
Social Development
Social Validity, Research
Wealth
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Zusammenfassung:The field of developmental psychology has produced abundant theory and research about the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children; however, to date there has been limited use of this wealth of knowledge by developers creating games for children. This chapter provides an overview of key theoretical observations and research‐based insight regarding children's development and outlines practical implications for their application to game design. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
ISSN:1520-3247
1534-8687
DOI:10.1002/cad.20029