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Trinette Colina, University of the East Manila, PhilippinesAbstract
In recent years, escape rooms have gained popularity as an engaging and effective teaching methodology in higher education, particularly in the health sciences. They provide students with opportunities to simulate real-life scenarios, enabling the application of theoretical concepts into practical contexts. This approach enhances student learning and bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and future professional experiences. Dentistry, being a practical subject, offers an ideal platform for students to engage in equipment manipulations, solving puzzles through accurate execution. Escape games align remarkably well with dentistry. However, little of its use has been reported in the field of dentistry. The main objective is to design and create a methodology for the implementation of escape rooms as a teaching strategy to improve student learning and engagement in the undergraduate subject Pediatric Dentistry of the University of the East College of Dentistry. Specifically, the study aims to identify the demographics, skill level, and needs of the students; to define the learning outcomes, group size, and playtime length of the escape room; to illustrate the theme, setting, narratives, and environment; to create the puzzles, game assets, hint and scoring system, and game rules; to construct a structured, facilitated debriefing for the students; to develop a prototype and playtest the escape room; and to formulate an assessment tool for student feedback. Three faculty members agreed to join the pilot study. A debriefing was facilitated, and a survey questionnaire was completed to probe into their experience.
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