Title

Evaluating The Relationship Between Cognitive Style And Pre-Service Teachers' Preconceived Notions About Adopting Console Video Games For Use In Future Classrooms

Keywords

Attitudes; Classrooms; Console; Education; Field Dependence; Field Independence; Group Embedded Figures Test (GEFT); Learning; Microsoft Xbox 360; Nintendo Wii; Teaching; Video Games

Abstract

This article explores the impact of perceptual cognitive styles on pre-service teachers' attitudes toward video games. Using a cognitive style continuum measuring field dependence and field independence, the authors conducted an exploratory study to measure the potential impact of cognitive style on pre-service teachers' dispositions towards the use of games in their future classrooms. Results showed that participants who planned on becoming teachers were generally found to be more field dependent than peers who elected other major fields of study. These participants also demonstrated a general reluctance towards using console games in their future classroom situations. After the brief experience playing the console game, however, these pre-service teachers' attitudes changed significantly with regards to their game playing attitudes and preferences. Copyright © 2013, IGI Global.

Publication Date

4-1-2013

Publication Title

International Journal of Game-Based Learning

Volume

3

Issue

2

Number of Pages

55-76

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.4018/ijgbl.2013040104

Socpus ID

84888016710 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84888016710

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