In a groundbreaking study released today, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have found a way to help early career teachers by embedding game-based learning into their classrooms. The team found that game-based learning can help teachers gain confidence in their teaching skills, and can help them better connect with their students. The study focused on teachers with fewer than 5 years of teaching experience, and found that these teachers who used game-based learning reported feeling more confident in their teaching, and had improved student engagement. The research is a promising step forward in the effort to improve teacher retention rates, and to ensure that our educators have the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the classroom.

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source: Phys.org