Effects of Game-Based Teaching on Primary Students' Dance Learning: The Application of the Personal Active Choreographer

The article explored the effects of game-based teaching on primary student dance teaching and learning. Two semesters of dance teaching and learning conducted by the same teacher were analyzed. In the first semester, the teacher taught dance in a traditional way. In the second semester, the teacher taught dance with a serious game in the teaching design and implementation. Results indicated that the use of the serious game improved teacher and students co-engagement in the teaching activities. It enhanced classroom interactions and student learning satisfaction, as well as the teacher's serious game acceptance. Results supported that the serious game was helpful to primary student dance teaching and learning.