Self-directed learning in video games, affordances and pedagogical implications for teaching and learning

Self-directed learning is becoming increasingly important in the twenty-first century due to the rapid changes caused by technological advancement and automation, which necessitate a shift in the learning models adopted by students from a more teacher-directed to a more student-centred pedagogy. Video games can be leveraged to develop self-directed learning in students because digital play environments are engaging and possess features conducive...