Sample game applications in social studies teaching

Abstract

In this study where game has been used as a method of teaching in the social studies lesson, the concepts of game and educational game in socials studies teaching have been emphasized and the impact of games on the development of the child has been discussed. The sample of the study consists of 80 students. Two sample applications selected by the researchers among 20 games, which are both unique and considered to be suitable for the social studies lesson. The selected applications have been examined in two sections in terms of form and content. Student opinions have been included in the evaluation section. The collected data have been examined through the documentary review technique. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer review under responsibility of Prof. Dr. Huseyin Uzunboylu