Related Factors in Application of Instructional Computer Games

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between game experience, digital self-efficacy, and challenges of primary school teachers with game-based learning. To achieve this goal, the correlation research method was used. The population of the research consisted of primary school teachers in Tabriz city from which 122 people were selected randomly. To collect information and data, researcher-made student-centered digital self-efficacy questionnaire (Maine), teachers’ game experience questionnaire and internal challenges questionnaire were used. To analyze data, frequency, mean, frequency percentage, and standard deviation in descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation test in inferential statistics were used. The results showed that there is significant positive relationship between the teachers’ game experience and computer games. There is significant positive relationship between the teachers’ digital Self-efficacy and the use of computer games. Also the results showed that there is a significant negative relationship between the teachers’ internal challenges and the use of computer games. The findings of the study will likely provide insights for supporters to develop opportunities for the application of computer-based games at schools and access to the computer-based games at home and schools.