Effects of Gamification Techniques on Student Retention in Programming Courses
Keywords:
Gamification, Student retention, Educational strategies, MotivationAbstract
Gamification, involving the integration of game design elements into non-game educational contexts, has emerged as an innovative educational strategy in programming education. This study focuses on exploring the effects of gamification techniques on student retention in programming courses (n= 80). Gamification is based on the idea that games can motivate students to actively engage in their learning process. It is expected that this strategy will enhance knowledge retention and student motivation in challenging courses like programming. Through the review of previous research and empirical studies, this study seeks to understand how gamification can influence student retention and how it can be effectively applied in education.
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