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'''Competition-based learning''' ('''CBL''') is a [[Student-centred learning|student-centered]] [[pedagogy]] that combines [[Projectproject-based learning]] and [[competition]]s.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Burguillo |first=Juan C. |date=2010-09-01 |title=Using game theory and Competition-based Learning to stimulate student motivation and performance |url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360131510000527 |journal=Computers & Education |language=en |volume=55 |issue=2 |pages=566–575 |doi=10.1016/j.compedu.2010.02.018 |issn=0360-1315|url-access=subscription }}</ref> This can sometimes be referred to as game-based learning as well, which is different than [[Gamification of learning|gamification]].{{cn|date=July 2022}} CBL also utilizes [[Teamteam-based learning]] (or Active Collaborative Learning, ACL) and [[Problemproblem-based learning]] paradigms. Competition-based learning involves a team of students in an open-ended assignments or projects that resembles some problems students may face at the work place or in the real-world. However, the performance is being evaluated on the final completion of the project or task assigned in the course as a comparison to other groups. The aspiration is to create motivation in the students to come up with the best overall project. CBL learning relies on the competition results. Furthermore, CBL implements a reward system upon the completion of the task assigned to reinforce desired behaviors in learning environments.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Ridderinkhof |first1=K. Richard |last2=van den Wildenberg |first2=Wery P. M. |last3=Segalowitz |first3=Sidney J. |last4=Carter |first4=Cameron S. |date=2004-11-01 |title=Neurocognitive mechanisms of cognitive control: The role of prefrontal cortex in action selection, response inhibition, performance monitoring, and reward-based learning |url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0278262604002866 |journal=Brain and Cognition |language=en |volume=56 |issue=2 |pages=129–140 |doi=10.1016/j.bandc.2004.09.016 |pmid=15518930 |s2cid=16820592 |issn=0278-2626|url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref>{{cite journal |last1=Arias-Carrión |first1=Ó. |last2=Pöppel |first2=E. |title=Dopamine, learning, and reward-seeking behavior |journal=Acta Neurobiologiae Experimentalis |date=2007 |volume=67 |issue=4 |pages=481–488 |urldoi=https://psycnet10.apa.org55782/record/2008ane-037582007-0121664 |pmid=18320725 |language=en|doi-access=free }}</ref><ref>{{Citation |last1=Malone |first1=Thomas W. |chapter=Making Learning Fun: A Taxonomy of Intrinsic Motivations for Learning |chapter-url=https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003163244-10/making-learning-fun-thomas-malone-mark-lepper |title=Aptitude, Learning, and Instruction |access-date=2022-06-27 |last2=Lepper |first2=Mark R. |editor-first1=Richard E |editor-first2=Marshall J |editor-last1=Snow |editor-last2=Farr |year=2021 |doi=10.4324/9781003163244 |isbn=9781000392050 }}</ref>

== Background and advantages==

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Many practitioners in education claim that CBL can enhance students' motivation to work harder and the learning outcomes since they are more excited about the project and potential rewards.

<ref>{{Citation|last=Burguillo |first=Juan C.|title=Using game theory and Competition-based Learning to stimulate student motivation and performance |date=26 February 2010|url=https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360131510000527 |journal=Computers & Education |volume=55|issue=2|pages=566–575|doi=10.1016/j.compedu.2010.02.018|url-access=subscription}}</ref>

<ref>{{cite conference |url=http://www.asee.org/file_server/papers/attachment/file/0003/3167/6233.pdf |title=Competition Based Learning in the Classroom |last1=Carroll|first1=Chris|author-link=University of Louisiana, Lafayette |date=June 23–26, 2013 |___location=Atlanta, GA |conference=120th ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition organized by American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 |id=6233 }}</ref>

<ref>{{cite conference |url=https://sigma.nursingrepository.org/bitstream/handle/10755/623751/Alyazeedi_89247_Info.pdf?sequence=6&isAllowed=y |title=Competition-Based Learning (CBL) in Nursing Education |last1=Alyazeedi|first1=Basma|last2=Berry|first2=Diane C. |date=2018-03-08|___location=Washington, DC |conference=Nursing Education Research Conference 2018: Generating and Translating Evidence for Teaching Practice organized by Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing }}</ref>

<ref>{{cite conference |last1=Cantador|first1=Iván|last2=Conde|first2= José M. |title=EFFECTS OF COMPETITION IN EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY IN AN E-LEARNING ENVIRONMENT |date=26 July 2010 |url=https://repositorio.uam.es/bitstream/handle/10486/665987/effects_cantador_MCCSIS_2010.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y|conference=IADIS International Conference e-Learning co-organized by Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg |___location=Freiburg, Germany}}</ref>

Competition is good in the sense that it discourages complacency and raises students' consciousness of the value of good outcomes. As a result, the keener the competition, the higher the output among students. This is manifested not only in high individual averages, but in overall high class averages. It is, therefore, a very effective tool to keep your high achievers achieving.<ref>[https://owlcation.com/academia/studentrivalry The Value of Competition in the Classroom]</ref> Other benefits of CBL include the enhancement of problem-solving, creative thinking, and teamwork skills.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Sukiman |first1=S.A.|last2=Yusop |first2=H. |last3=Mokhtar |first3=R.|last4=Jaafar |first4=N. H. |chapter= Competition-Based Learning: Determining the Strongest Skill that Can be Achieved Among Higher Education Learners |editor1-last=Abdullah |editor1-first=M. |editor2-last=Yahya |editor2-first=W. |editor3-last=Ramli |editor3-first=N. |editor4-last=Mohamed |editor4-first=S. |editor5-last=Ahmad |editor5-first=B. |title=Regional Conference on Science, Technology and Social Sciences (RCSTSS 2014) |date=2016 |chapter-url=https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-10-1458-1_47 |pages=505–516|publisher=Springer |___location=Singapore|doi=10.1007/978-981-10-1458-1_47|isbn=978-981-10-1456-7}}</ref>

==Examples==

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==References==

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==External links==

*[https://www.competitionsciences.org/2016/07/04/10-ways-competitions-enhance-learning/10 Ways Competitions Enhance Learning] – from The Institute of Competition Sciences (ICS), www.competitionsciences.org

*[https://blog.sharetolearn.com/curriculum-teaching-strategies/competition-classroom-balance-fun-fairnessairness/ Competition in the Classroom: How to Balance Fun and Fairness] – from SHARE, the Source for Help, Advancement, and Renewal for Educators, sharetolearn.com

*[https://resilienteducator.com/classroom-resources/competitive-classrooms-vs-cooperative-classrooms-pros-and-cons/ Competitive Classrooms vs. Cooperative Classrooms: Pros and Cons] – From Resilient Educator, resilienteducator.com

*[https://www.alfiekohn.org/article/competition-ever-appropriate-cooperative-classroom/ Is Competition Ever Appropriate in a Cooperative Classroom?] – by Alfie Kohn, alfiekohn.org

*[https://practices.learningaccelerator.org/strategies/class-competitions Class Competitions Unit and daily goal-completion competitions to engage and motivate students] – from the Learning Accelerator, learningaccelerator.org

*[https://tenneyschool.com/problem-competition-based-learning/ The Problem with Competition-Based Learning] – from The Tenney School in Houston, TX, tenneyschool.com

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