THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTEGRATED MOBILE GAME-BASED LEARNING IN PSYCHO-B’GREAT MODULE: A NEEDS ANALYSIS

Abstract

This research aims to identify the needs and requirements for a Psycho-B'GREAT module that includes game-based learning to be utilised by instructors to teach Chemical Composition, Metabolism and Enzyme themes to Form 4 students. Psycho-B`GREAT is a teaching and learning module that is integrated with psychology, multiple intelligence and game-based learning. This study utilised a semi-structured interview method. A total of four biology teachers from various schools in Penang were involved in this interview session. To undertake the sample selection procedure, respondents from homogenous groups who could supply various information were purposely selected. The information was gathered and analysed using thematic analysis. Five main themes were identified: (1) the importance of the topics of the Chemical Composition of Cells, as well as Metabolism and Enzymes; (2) the challenge of the topics of the Chemical Composition of Cells, as well as Metabolism and Enzymes; (3) teaching strategy; (4) the desire for improvement; and (5) technology. The findings of these five themes suggest need for developing the Psycho- B`GREAT module. Aside from the five selected themes, ideas and information gleaned from the conversations with teachers will be useful in developing the module materials. In a subsequent stage, these findings areutilised to plan and construct the module. The Psycho-B’GREAT module has great potential for improvement and can be used by biology teachers to trigger active and entertaining biology teaching for Form 4 students, according to the needs analysis conducted.