The Learning of Mathematics Supported by GBL – A Novelty for Albanian Preschool System

Abstract

This study aims to explore the impact of including digital technology in teaching, compared to the traditional teaching methods
that are actually being used in our school environment. Digital technology is a novelty in Albanian schools and based on the priorities of
this method we suggest that it should be used extensively in our education system, for all the pupils comprising those with
disabilities.The use of GBL (Games-Based Learning), especially in Elementary Education helps to promote a more consistent learning,
improve students’ communication with each other, especially within the class environment, enable pupils to put ideas into practice, as
well as make them familiar with new technologies at an early age. This is a qualitative study that will analyze various theories concerning
teaching with digital technology, especially the use of GBL in front of traditional teaching methods. It will also be illustrated with
numerous examples from practice, which will make the difference between these two methods of teaching clearer and more convincing.
The results of the study will be based on the observation of the phenomenon from the point of view of traditional teaching methods, as
well as from the perspective of digital technology methods in teaching. Furthermore, in this paper will also be listed and analyzed the
main advantages and disadvantages of implementing this contemporary method in the Albanian school and further on. As a conclusion,
we should emphasize that the findings of this study will be of use to all pupils, especially the disabled ones and to the teachers, because
it facilitates teaching and learning processes as well as his/her communication with pupils.