A modified Kiss, Marry, Kill game, a novel game-based learning activity for biology and anatomy and physiology students to learn and retain complex scientific concepts
ABSTRACT This study introduces how a series of fun and interactive discussion board activities can enhance student engagement and understanding of important chemical and biological concepts in college biology and anatomy and physiology courses. The activity is a novel game-based learning approach ba...
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| description | ABSTRACT This study introduces how a series of fun and interactive discussion board activities can enhance student engagement and understanding of important chemical and biological concepts in college biology and anatomy and physiology courses. The activity is a novel game-based learning approach based on a modified version of the “Kiss, Marry, Kill” (KMK) game, where students choose between course content-related choices provided (e.g., three types of cellular organelles—mitochondria, ribosomes, and nucleus) and explain their choices. By requiring students to evaluate and justify their choices, this method promotes critical thinking and collaborative learning in biology education. Participants also engage in discussions about these choices, fostering collaborative learning. This article details the implementation process, anticipated outcomes, and pedagogical benefits of this innovative approach. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-577db3fff2d44f4f829059ce5bf5a5f02025-08-21T13:01:58ZengAmerican Society for MicrobiologyJournal of Microbiology & Biology Education1935-78771935-78852025-08-0126210.1128/jmbe.00055-25A modified Kiss, Marry, Kill game, a novel game-based learning activity for biology and anatomy and physiology students to learn and retain complex scientific conceptsRoberto Mariani0Emral Devany1Kingsborough Community College, The City University of New York, Brooklyn, New York, USAKingsborough Community College, The City University of New York, Brooklyn, New York, USAABSTRACT This study introduces how a series of fun and interactive discussion board activities can enhance student engagement and understanding of important chemical and biological concepts in college biology and anatomy and physiology courses. The activity is a novel game-based learning approach based on a modified version of the “Kiss, Marry, Kill” (KMK) game, where students choose between course content-related choices provided (e.g., three types of cellular organelles—mitochondria, ribosomes, and nucleus) and explain their choices. By requiring students to evaluate and justify their choices, this method promotes critical thinking and collaborative learning in biology education. Participants also engage in discussions about these choices, fostering collaborative learning. This article details the implementation process, anticipated outcomes, and pedagogical benefits of this innovative approach.https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/jmbe.00055-25Kiss Marry Killgame-based learningdiscussion boarddiscussionbiologyeducation |
| spellingShingle | Roberto Mariani Emral Devany A modified Kiss, Marry, Kill game, a novel game-based learning activity for biology and anatomy and physiology students to learn and retain complex scientific concepts Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education Kiss Marry Kill game-based learning discussion board discussion biology education |
| title | A modified Kiss, Marry, Kill game, a novel game-based learning activity for biology and anatomy and physiology students to learn and retain complex scientific concepts |
| title_full | A modified Kiss, Marry, Kill game, a novel game-based learning activity for biology and anatomy and physiology students to learn and retain complex scientific concepts |
| title_fullStr | A modified Kiss, Marry, Kill game, a novel game-based learning activity for biology and anatomy and physiology students to learn and retain complex scientific concepts |
| title_full_unstemmed | A modified Kiss, Marry, Kill game, a novel game-based learning activity for biology and anatomy and physiology students to learn and retain complex scientific concepts |
| title_short | A modified Kiss, Marry, Kill game, a novel game-based learning activity for biology and anatomy and physiology students to learn and retain complex scientific concepts |
| title_sort | modified kiss marry kill game a novel game based learning activity for biology and anatomy and physiology students to learn and retain complex scientific concepts |
| topic | Kiss Marry Kill game-based learning discussion board discussion biology education |
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