Museum Game-Based Learning: Innovative Approaches from a Constructivist Perspective

Hui LiZhang Muzhi^*

• Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China

Constructivist learning theory emphasizes the subjectivity, sociality, and contextuality of learning, promoting learning through the creation of problem situations and guiding learners to collaborate and interact. Museum conducts educational activities for visitors through exhibits composed of physical objects and other supplementary forms. Creating exhibition contexts and promoting visitors' active exploration are the goals of museum education, and also the most challenging aspects of this field. This paper proposes a model that integrates constructivist learning with game-based learning design, exploring the intrinsic mechanisms and implementation paths of game-based learning in museums to enhance the promotion of cultural heritage. Based on a hypothetical game scenario and analysis of museum game design practices, the paper discusses museum game design schemes grounded in constructivist principles, delves into the design methods of game-based learning in museums, and clarifies the pathways for embedding game elements and mechanisms into the use of cultural heritage resources. Through museum game-based learning, the study aims to guide visitors in active learning and interaction, improving their recognition and understanding of cultural heritage, and providing theoretical support for museum exhibition design and the organization of educational activities.