The use of serious games as an interactive tool to strengthen the meaningful learning of peace education

Abstract

The article analyzes the use of serious games as an interactive tool that contributes to meaningful learning to the thematic proposed by subject of peace. It was regulated in Colombia by the statute 1732, 2014. Through serious games, it is possible to build contexts which emphasize on active and meaningful learning from different thematic of subjects of peace. Furthermore, a revision of serious games and some educational experiences with them are described. After that, its relevance with the subject is presented. Additionally, a lesson plan of a serious game is given to promote the respectful and pacific coexistence. Finally, some suggestions about the use of serious games are given during the process of teaching and learning of subjects of peace.

Keywords

• aprendizaje activo
• educación ciudadana
• educación hombre-máquina
• educación
• juegos de simulación
• juegos educativos
• restablecimiento de la paz