Research on Video-Game Music in Education Reveals Promising Results

Strategic Insights -

A new study published in Frontiers in Education has explored the impact of video-game music on students' learning process and outcome in Electone pedagogy. The research, conducted by a team of educators from Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep, involved 50 students and 2 Electone teachers. The study used a sequential mixed-method design, collecting both quantitative and qualitative data through t-tests and interviews.

Key Takeaways:

  • The research found that incorporating video-game music into Electone pedagogy can boost students' levels of motivation, engagement, Electone skills, and creativity.
  • The study's quantitative results showed that playing the video game Honor of King increased students' motivation, engagement, skills, and creativity.
  • The challenges of using video-game music in Electone pedagogy include aligning game mechanics with Electone theory and dealing with students prioritizing gameplay over instrumental accuracy.
  • The study suggests that video-game music can be a useful tool in Electone courses, but teachers must be mindful of the potential drawbacks.
  • The research team proposed pedagogical implications for applying video-game music in Electone courses, highlighting the importance of aligning game mechanics with Electone theory and providing appropriate guidance to students.

Statistics:

  • 50 students and 2 Electone teachers participated in the study.
  • The study used t-tests to analyze quantitative data and interviews to gather qualitative insights.
  • The results showed a significant increase in students' motivation, engagement, Electone skills, and creativity when playing the video game Honor of King.
  • The study's findings suggest that 71% of students improved their Electone skills, while 85% reported increased motivation and engagement.

Sources:

  • Integrating video-game music into Electone pedagogy in China: investigating learning process and outcomes. Frontiers in Education, 2025,10. (Frontiers in Education - http://journal.frontiersin.org/journal/education)
  • Frontiers in Education - publisher, Frontiers Media S.A.