Gamification in Education for Educators and Policy Makers: Gamification in Classrooms
Editor(s)
Belqes Al- Sowaidi; Tawffeek Mohammed
Document Type
Chapter
Publication Date
3-2026
Abstract
Gamification, the strategic integration of game design elements into non- game contexts, has emerged as a powerful pedagogical approach aimed at enhancing motivation, engagement, and learning outcomes in educational environments. This chapter is designed to introduce educators to the fundamental concepts, theoretical foundations, and practical applications of gamification. It begins by defining key components such as points, badges, leaderboards, challenges, narratives, and feedback systems, illustrating how these elements can be tailored to support diverse learning objectives and student profiles.
Publication
Human- AI Collaboration and the Evolving Role of Educators
Publisher
IGI Global Scientific Publishing
Pages
211-250
Chapter
8
Department
College of Business and Management
Recommended Citation
Rao, H. (2026). Gamification in education for educators and policy makers: Gamification in classrooms. In B. Al-Sowaidi & T. Mohammed (Eds.), Human- AI collaboration and the evolving role of educators (pp. 211-250). IGI Global Scientific Publishing. http://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3373-4521-5.ch008
