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Simulations, Role-Play, and Games

Wargaming for Learning: How Educational Gaming Supports Student Learning and Perspectives

Pages 318-335 | Received 29 Mar 2023, Accepted 09 Jan 2024, Published online: 18 Jan 2024

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