Share Paper: The Development and Evaluation of EduceBoard: A Tangible Teaching Simulation System through Playing Puppet Shows

1. Takehiro Wakimoto, Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan
2. Toshio Mochizuki, Senshu University, Japan
3. Hiroshi Sasaki, Kobe University, Japan
4. Ryoya Hirayama, Senshu University, Japan

Abstract: This study develops and evaluates EduceBoard which enables students to role-play based on various voices through Microteaching. Through Microteaching, we point out that students are unable to play the diverse roles of children due to psychological inhibition and other factors. EduceBoard is a tangible teaching simulation system that assists Microteaching by enabling students to play with puppets. Research was conducted to compare the normal Microteaching and Microteaching using EduceBoard. It was demonstrated that the use of EduceBoard assisted the students in playing diverse roles which were not seen in normal Microteaching. It also allowed more thorough reflection and discussion that ...