Project information
Educational computer game about the position of Roma in society
- Project Identification
- TQ01000081
- Project Period
- 9/2023 - 10/2026
- Investor / Pogramme / Project type
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Technology Agency of the Czech Republic
- SIGMA
- DC3 - SHUV
- MU Faculty or unit
- Faculty of Social Studies
- Other MU Faculty/Unit
- Faculty of Education
- Cooperating Organization
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Brno University of Technology
- Responsible person Martina Růžičková
- Responsible person Ondřej Mohyla
Goal of the proposed project is a design of computer game and respective methodological paper as educational tools for primary school (5th-9th grade). The game aims to mediate topics of discrimination, social exclusion and racial prejudices that Roma are facing in Czech Republic. Data sources for game development will be co-created with Roma participants, pupils, teachers and parents by using qualitative, participatory as well as design research methods that will be facilitated by social scientists, an expert for implementation of ICT in education and designers. The main task for game development team then will be translation of collected data into appropriate game mechanics and visual styles. Game testing and its implementation will be supported by internal guarantee and partners.
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