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Konstantin Mitgutsch
Digital Play-Based Learning: A Philosophical-Pedagogical Perspective on Learning and Playing in Computer Games
Affiliations: Department of Educational Science, University of Vienna
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Keywords: action, computer games, education, learning, literacy, media theory
Abstract:
A majority of investigations examine the potentials of computer games in enriching learning processes;
however, only little research has been carried out in examining the role of irritations and
disillusionments in digital games. It appears reasonable that educational game design focuses on
the programming of well-structured and entertaining games that support the players in their linear
learning process until the defined teaching targets are reached. But in contrast to this reduced
understanding of learning and games, an anthropological theory of playing and a
philosophical-pedagogical perspective on the process of learning will be investigated, opening up a new
perspective on learning based on playing. In providing insights into a circular and non-linear
process or relearning and learning anew, combined with the spontaneous and unstructured dimension
of play in games, a different concept of learning will be proposed: Digital Play-Based Learning.
This multidisciplinary paper draws on game studies and educational theory to develop a concept for
a novel understanding of learning based on playing games.
The article may be referenced as
Mitgutsch, Konstantin.
“Digital Play-Based Learning: A Philosophical-Pedagogical Perspective on Learning
and Playing in Computer Games.”
Human IT
9.3 (2008):
18–36. <http://www.hb.se/bhs/ith/3-9/km.pdf>
