How game worlds are helping health-care workers practise compassionate clinical responses
How game worlds are helping health-care workers practise compassionate clinical responses
How game worlds are helping health-care workers practise compassionate clinical responses
By David Chandross, Raquel Meyer
June 11, 2024
Summary
Game worlds create immersive fantasy universes based on narratives and themes to teach complex subjects in engaging ways. In educational settings, these worlds facilitate learning by allowing users to explore roles and scenarios within a fictional context, fostering deeper engagement through contemplative learning. This method enhances understanding by integrating elements from the learner’s own world, such as cultural insights and personal reflections. At Toronto Metropolitan University and Baycrest Academy, game worlds like The Carthage Chronicles and Hypatia’s Guild use narrative to train healthcare professionals, emphasizing values and attitudes alongside skills and knowledge, supported by organizations like the WHO and UN.
Reference
Chandross, D., & Meyer, R. (2024, June 11). How game worlds are helping health-care workers practise compassionate clinical responses. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/how-game-worlds-are-helping-health-care-workers-practise-compassionate-clinical-responses-220365