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Student Research Guide SPQ25/ Tabletop Role Playing Games and Education

J. Wallace

Major Findings From This Research

  1. TTRPGs Improve Literacy Skills
  2. Narrative and Role-play Enhance Engagement
  3. Gamification Increases Motivation and Participation
  4. TTRPGs Foster Social and Emotional Learning
  5. Games Provide Safe, Low-Stakes Environments for Learning
  6. Collaborative Problem-Solving Builds Critical Thinking
  7. TTRPGs Help Build Classroom Community
  8. Digital and Tabletop Games Both Have Educational Potential
  9. Teachers Play a Critical Role in Guiding Game-based Learning
  10. Games Can Bridge Entertainment and Education

Research Advice and Reflection

If you are researching TTRPGs and their effects on education, focus on both academic literature and firsthand classroom case studies, the most powerful insights often come from how games are actually used in real learning environments. Don't be afraid to explore interdisciplinary angles, like psychology, literacy studies, and game design, as TTRPGs sit at the intersection of many fields. Most importantly, consider how storytelling, collaboration, and creativity contribute to learning, not just the mechanics of the game.

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