Author ORCID Identifier
ORCID Profiles
Cristo Leon ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0930-0179
James Lipuma ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9778-3843
Organization/School Name
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Grade Level Represented
Other
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Document Type
Demonstration
Description
This presentation explored the integration of tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) in STEM education, emphasizing their potential to enhance learning by simulating scientific concepts and processes. A key focus was the role of Dungeon Masters (DMs) as facilitators of structured yet flexible learning experiences, drawing parallels to educators who incorporate TTRPGs into their teaching methodologies.
The session introduced the General-Particular-Specific (GPS) Model as a conceptual framework for analyzing games, RPGs, and TTRPGs in educational settings. It also provided an overview of a mixed-methods study to investigate the intersections between experiential learning, STEM Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL), and the facilitation techniques used in TTRPGs.
The primary objective of the presentation was to gauge participants’ interest in contributing to an ongoing research study through a survey designed to assess the potential of TTRPGs in STEM education. The survey was introduced and piloted during the conference, with an 80% participation rate among attendees. Insights gathered from this engagement will refine the study’s methodology and future research directions.
By fostering an open dialogue, the presentation encouraged discussions on how role-playing dynamics can support STEM education and invited attendees to contribute their perspectives, further enriching the study’s findings.
Publication/Submission Date
10-11-2024
Keywords
Experiential learning, STEM education, Tabletop Roleplay Games (TRPGs), Dungeon Masters, Comparative analysis
Disciplines
Arts and Humanities | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Leon, Cristo Ph.D. and Lipuma, James Ph.D., "Presentation 'Examining the Expertise of TTRPG for STEM Education'" (2024). STEM for Success Showcase. 93.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/stemshowcase/93
