THE IMPACT OF GAMIFICATION TOOLS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVE THINKING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY
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https://doi.org/10.37547/Keywords:
Gamification, creative thinking, higher education, innovation, student engagement, empirical study, pedagogyAbstract
The increasing complexity of modern education systems requires pedagogical approaches that go beyond knowledge transmission and actively promote higher-order cognitive skills such as creative thinking. Gamification, defined as the application of game design elements in non-game contexts, has gained significant attention as an innovative instructional strategy in higher education. This study examines the impact of gamification tools on the development of creative thinking among university students through an empirical investigation. The findings demonstrate that gamification significantly enhances creative thinking abilities, particularly in terms of originality, flexibility, fluency, and elaboration. Furthermore, the study reveals that gamified environments foster intrinsic motivation, reduce fear of failure, and encourage exploratory learning behaviors. The results highlight the pedagogical value of gamification and provide evidence-based recommendations for its integration into higher education curricula.
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