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The Science Behind Game-Based Learning
We didn't invent game-based learning, but we did build an entire teaching method on it. Here's the science behind that choice.
What does the research say?
Studies from MIT and Harvard have shown that Game-Based Learning increases knowledge retention by 40% compared to traditional learning, and boosts motivation by 60%.
Dopamine drives learning
When we play and win, the brain releases dopamine — the same chemical that makes us want more. When play and English are linked, learning becomes a good kind of "addiction."
In our classroom, in practice
Every lesson at Bright Stars English includes at least 2-3 game-based activities. Not "games after we finish the material" — the game is the method.
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