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Learner engagement and enjoyment in business simulation games: an experimental design exploring task difficulty and facilitator support

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Experimental study shows task difficulty and facilitator support influence engagement in students, suggesting a balance for effective learning.

The interaction of task difficulty and facilitator support significantly predicts learners' engagement and enjoyment.
Facilitator support is crucial, but its importance decreases as task difficulty rises, promoting learner autonomy.
An experimental design involved 280 postgraduate students, evaluating how various supports influence engagement.
Insights for instructional design suggest balancing support and autonomy enhances engagement and enjoyment in education.

Lexman et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Experimental study shows task difficulty and facilitator support influence engagement in students, suggesting a balance for effective learning.