Development of an innovative educational escape game to promote teamwork in dentistry
Abstract
Background: Escape games have proven to be an innovative pedagogical tool that allows students to use the professional skills they acquired. The appeal of the game lies in the stimulation of the players’ minds and in the diversity of the puzzles. Purpose/objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of an educational tool aimed at cultivating team spirit and group cohesion in dentistry students through a fun collaborative activity that mobilises their knowledge and skills. Materials and method: Twenty‐four students participated to the escape game over a one‐day period. In order to win, they had to solve dentistry‐related puzzles. Results: Feedback was strongly positive. The balance between manipulations and theoretical questions stimulated them. Students did favour this type of activity which allows to increase interactions between students as well as with the teaching team. Conclusion: Escape games in dental schools foster a supportive learning environment and stimulated students’ motivation and group cohesion.
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Educational escape activities (EEAs) are reported to be positively perceived among students.
“EEAs are reported to be positively perceived among students 6,9,11,13,14 and have shown great value in terms of engagement, 6,11 -14 motivation, 6,7,12,14 and learner outcomes. 7,8,10”
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- Authors
- Zaug, P., Gros, C., Wagner, D., Pilavyan, E., Meyer, F., Offner, D., & Strub, M.
- Affiliations
- Liberal Practice Strasbourg France
- Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg (FR)
- Venue
- European Journal of Dental Education
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2021-02-18
- Volume
- 26
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 116-122
- ISSN
- 1396-5883 (ISSN-L)
- 1600-0579
- OpenAlex
- W3127707487
- Cited by
- 44
- References
- 0
- Citations by year
- 2026: 11 · 2025: 9 · 2024: 9 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 7 · 2021: 3
- FWCI
- 7.87
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- European Journal Of Dental Education (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- HAL (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Educational Games and Gamification
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Innovations in Medical Education
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Keywords
- escape rooms, game-based learning, teamwork, group cohesion, dental students, cooperative learning, student motivation, dental education
- MeSH terms
- Social Cohesion, Dentistry, Education, Dental, Educational Measurement, Humans, Motivation
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