La Petite Fee Cosmo: Learning Data Structures Through Game-Based Learning

Abstract

This research aims to implement the productive failure teaching concept with interactive learning games as a method to nurture innovative teaching and learning. The research also aims to promote innovative approaches to learning and improving students' learning experience, and their understanding of linked list data structure concepts taught in computer science subjects since students do not widely understand this concept. A 2D bridge building puzzle game, “La Petite Fee Cosmo” was developed to assist students in not only understanding the underlying concepts of the linked list but also foster creative usage of the various functionalities of linked list in diverse situations.