Effects of game-based learning in comparison to traditional learning to provide an effective learning environment—A comparative review

Abstract

With the advancement in technology, various new learning strategies have been developed according to the requirement and learning environments of the learners. The game-based learning strategy is an advanced learning strategy in which a learner is fully engaged in the learning process. This learning strategy completely replaces the traditional learning strategy. A lot of research studies have indicated the improvement in the learning process by game-based learning strategy. The purpose of the current study was to compare the students’ learning outcomes with game-based and traditional learning strategies by descriptive and statistical way. A total of 26 articles published from 2012 to 2021 were selected by following the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The literature review of previous studies indicated that game-based learning strategy proved to be a highly effective learning strategy in numerous disciplines under different learning environments. In the game-based learning strategy, the learners are highly engaged in the learning process.

Keywords: Game-based learning, traditional learning strategy, effective, engagement;