Constance Steinkuehler - Games, Learning and Society

Constance Steinkuehler, an associate professor, discusses her research on the role of games in education. She explores how games intersect with literacy, science, and mathematics, and how they can be used to engage students who dislike traditional schooling. Her findings suggest that the intellectual content in games is often as complex as classroom work. She emphasizes the importance of interest-driven learning and proposes reimagining education to focus on students' goals and interests, using games as a vehicle for progressive pedagogy.

In what ways does Steinkuehler believe that interest impacts learning in educational settings?

What does Steinkuehler mean by games being a 'Trojan horse for progressive pedagogy'?