Gamification in science education: an overview of scientific production

DOI: https://doi.org/10.55028/pdres.v12i33.22630

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Gamification in education uses game elements and principles in learning processes and is one of the most prominent active methodologies. In science teaching, gamification facilitates the construction of practical knowledge, stimulating student development and enriching the educational process. Considering that the literature on the integration of gamification in science teaching is still quite limited, this study aimed to map scientific production, identifying some emerging trends and themes. To this end, a bibliometric analysis of 316 articles published between 2007 and 2023, extracted from the Scopus and Web of Science databases, was carried out. The results revealed the evolution of scientific production, with a significant increase in publications since 2018. Student engagement and gamification were areas of growing interest. The USA and China lead scientific production and international collaboration. At the same time,e the most relevant journals were the Journal of Chemical Education, Education Sciences, and the Journal of Science Education and Technology. The study highlights the need for comprehensive applied research that deepens the integration between gamification and science teaching.

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Anna Hester Marotti Magalhães Braz, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de São Paulo (IFSP)

Specialization in Science and Mathematics Education, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of São Paulo (IFSP), Capivari, São Paulo, Brazil.  E-mail: anna.hester.magalhaes@gmail.com

Meire Ramalho de Oliveira, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de São Paulo (IFSP)

PhD in Industrial Engineering, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of São Paulo (IFSP), Capivari, São Paulo, Brazil. E-mail: meire.oliveira@ifsp.edu.br

José Roberto Herrera Cantorani , Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de São Paulo (IFSP)

PhD in Physical Education, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of São Paulo (IFSP), Registro, São Paulo, Brazil.  E-mail: cantorani@ifsp.edu.br

Antonio Cano, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de São Paulo (IFSP)

PhD in Industrial Engineering, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of São Paulo (IFSP), São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil. E-mail: antonio.cano@ifsp.edu.br

Carlos Eduardo Gomes de Castro, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia de São Paulo (IFSP)

MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of São Paulo (IFSP), Itaquaquecetuba, São Paulo, Brazil. E-mail: carlos.castro@ifsp.edu.br

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Braz, A. H. M. M., Ramalho de Oliveira, M., Cantorani , J. R. H., Cano, A., & Castro, C. E. G. de. (2025). Gamification in science education: an overview of scientific production. Perspectivas Em Diálogo: Revista De Educação E Sociedade, 12(33), 6-30. https://doi.org/10.55028/pdres.v12i33.22630
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