Exploring Atomic Models through RPG: Possibilities for Chemistry teaching

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the possibilities of RPG for the study of atomic models in the context of Chemistry Education. It starts from the hypothesis that playful strategies can encourage student participation and assist them in understanding chemical concepts. The research presents a qualitative character regarding the data approach, and the procedure refers to the application of an educational RPG for 1st-year high school students. The results indicated that the students met some learning expectations related to the content of atomic models, linked to playful experiences such as interaction, imagination, and immersion. It is concluded that the RPG engaged the students in the narrative, challenges, and problem- solving of the game, as well as in a meaningful integration of the aspects of learning and play, during a fictional approach to atomic models in the school context.