A Study on the Influence of Recreational Activities Intervening in Natural Science Courses on Learning Motivation and Learning Outcomes—The Case of Tabletop Games

This study explored the effects of integration tabletop games in natural science and environmental education courses on students’ learning motivation effectiveness. Four were designed integrated educational programs, 100 fifth-grade students at an elementary school Taiwan participated study. Participants divided into experimental control groups. The former received instructional program with games; latter was original program. Both groups had instructions for two units course eight weeks. Furthermore, participants’ academic performance results collected to investigate their has shown that game significantly improved attention. While group improved, standard deviation decreased. In addition, qualitative data indicated high acceptability courses. Tabletop might also enhance different motivational dimensions. findings be beneficial curriculum-specific pedagogy.