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Applying Developmental Theory and Research to the Creation of Educational Games
Author(s) -
Revelle Glenda
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
new directions for child and adolescent development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.628
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1534-8687
pISSN - 1520-3247
DOI - 10.1002/cad.20029
Subject(s) - psychology , cognitive development , field (mathematics) , cognition , key (lock) , developmental stage theories , developmental psychology , computer science , mathematics , computer security , neuroscience , pure mathematics
The field of developmental psychology has produced abundant theory and research about the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children; however, to date there has been limited use of this wealth of knowledge by developers creating games for children. This chapter provides an overview of key theoretical observations and research‐based insight regarding children's development and outlines practical implications for their application to game design. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.