Enhancing Pre-service Teachers’ Learning of Water Quality and Microalgae Through the Water Ranger Educational Board Game

James Alexander Gordon on 23rd September 2025



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Phatcharida Inthama, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Suwicha Wansudon, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Panitta Wongphanich, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Aungsiya Krataytong, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Sugrid Sungthong, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand

Abstract

Active learning through educational board games can effectively enhance learners’ interest and participation. This study aimed to (1) design and develop an educational board game to promote learning about water quality and microalgae classification for pre-service teachers, (2) examine the learning achievement of students who used the board game, and (3) investigate users’ satisfaction with the board game Water Ranger. The participants were 18 pre-service science teachers majoring in Learning Management. Research instruments included a board game usage questionnaire, an achievement test, and a satisfaction survey. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and Dependent t-test. The results revealed that the Water Ranger board game was appropriate for promoting active learning related to water quality and microalgae classification. Students’ post-test scores were significantly higher than pre-test scores at the .05 level. Overall satisfaction with the board game was at the highest level (M = 4.57). The study suggests further improvement of the gameplay to increase diversity and challenge to enhance learner engagement. Future implementation with larger groups is recommended to evaluate the board game’s potential in promoting knowledge and fostering environmental awareness.


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Conference: ACEID2026
Stream: Learning Experiences

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To cite this article:
Inthama P., Wansudon S., Wongphanich P., Krataytong A., & Sungthong S. (2026) Enhancing Pre-service Teachers’ Learning of Water Quality and Microalgae Through the Water Ranger Educational Board Game ISSN: 2189-101X – The Asian Conference on Education & International Development 2026 Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 291-299) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2189-101X.2026.24
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2189-101X.2026.24

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