Effect of Challenge, Control and Curiosity on Intrinsic Motivation in Computer Gaming for Learning

ISBN: 978-981-08-8644-8

Authors: Sook-Yee Edna CHAN, Seng Chun Alvin TANG, Fiona Fui-Hoon NAH, Huei Wuan LOW-EE and Qizhang LIU

Abstract:

The theory of intrinsically motivating instruction suggests that challenge, control and curiosity are factors influencing intrinsic motivation in learning. In this research, we assessed the effects of challenge, control and curiosity on intrinsic motivation and found support for the theory.

Keywords: Intrinsic Motivation; Education Game; Learning