Navigating Knowledge: Employing Puzzles as Innovative Pedagogical Tools in Geography Teaching

Authors

  • Khaled Hazaymeh Department of Geography, Yarmouk University, Jordan
  • Monther Battah Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Huson University College, Jordan
  • Adam Al-Jawarneh Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Huson University College, Jordan
  • Zanyar Nathir Ghafar Radiology Department, Technical Institute of Sulaimani, Sulaimani Polytechnic University,Sulaimai, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
  • Mufleh Jarrah Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Huson University College, Jordan
  • Omar Mohammad-Ameen Ahmad Hazaymeh Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Huson University College, Jordan
  • Ehsan Elahi Department of English Language and Literature, College of Arts and Applied Sciences, Dhofar University, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32996/jlds.2025.5.1.4

Keywords:

Geography puzzles, interactive learning, cognitive engagement, gamification in education

Abstract

This research explores using puzzles as an innovative tool in teaching geography, demonstrating their role in simplifying geographic concepts and enhancing understanding by stimulating critical and analytical thinking. It also highlights the benefits of puzzles in increasing students’ motivation and engagement with the subject, making learning more fun and exciting. The research examines how to integrate puzzles into geography classes as an interactive tool that enhances student collaboration, and presents the challenges that teachers may face in implementing them. The research recommends employing puzzles as part of a comprehensive strategy to improve geography teaching and enhance student engagement in the learning process.

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Published

2025-04-09

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1

Section

Research Article

License

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This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

How to Cite

Khaled Hazaymeh, Monther Battah, Adam Al-Jawarneh, Zanyar Nathir Ghafar, Mufleh Jarrah, Omar Mohammad-Ameen Ahmad Hazaymeh, & Ehsan Elahi. (2025). Navigating Knowledge: Employing Puzzles as Innovative Pedagogical Tools in Geography Teaching. Journal of Learning and Development Studies, 5(1), 32-39. https://doi.org/10.32996/jlds.2025.5.1.4