TAKE THE NEURO HIGHWAY BOARD GAME

A teaching resource aimed to engage students in active learning of Neuroanatomy, and Neurological conditions. This board game can be played in groups or as individual learners.

INTRODUCTION

The game was developed at Sheffield Hallam University within the Faculty of Health & Well-being. The game is being shared across students on allied health and psychology courses at Sheffield Hallam as part of their studies into neuro-anatomy and it is now on sale for other students outside of Hallam to enjoy.

The Game layout:

Starting at the brain stem, players follow a pathway through the brain by answering questions based around brain function and conditions and the first player or team to return- back to the bottom of the brain stem (known as the medulla oblongata) wins the game. There are challenges along the way where ‘mishap’ cards may hold players back – mishaps based around how altered arousal, attention, and fatigue may affect neurological performance.

With three levels of difficulty, the game can be played by A Level students through to those studying at Masters level and beyond.

Colette Beecher, senior lecturer in Occupational Therapy creator of the game has been working with the University Technical Team and Print Services to develop the game.

Neuroanatomy is quite challenging as a subject, and it is known that students do not always retain information from lecture format.  Active learning approaches enhance engagement, and learning potential.
Students report they like the fun and interactive aspects of the game as well as learning as a group and they consider it to be a very useful and a good approach to their learning.

The game can be purchased directly from the University's Print Shop. Please email theprintshop@shu.ac.uk with your order and address details.