There are many learning methods

Dear Prof Nicholas Mapletoft , there is indeed a scarcity of studies linking game-based learning and vocational education, here are some works that could be of interest to you, several of them in the contexts of a) distance vocational training (life-long learning) and b) applications of immersive technologies, VR or AR:

Palkova, Z., & Hatzilygeroudis, I. (2019). Virtual Reality and its Applications in Vocational Education and Training. In Y. A. Zhang & D. Cristol (Eds.), Handbook of Mobile Teaching and Learning (pp. 1245–1274). Singapore: Springer Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2766-7_88

Sancho, P., Fuentes-Fernández, R., Gómez-Martín, P., & Fernández-Manjón, B. (2009). Applying Multiplayer Role-Based Learning in Engineering Education: Three Case Studies to Analyze the Impact on Students’ Performance. International Journal of Engineering Education, 25, 665–679.

Article Applying Multiplayer Role-Based Learning in Engineering Educ...

Kim, K. G., Oertel, C., Dobricki, M., Olsen, J. K., Coppi, A. E., Cattaneo, A., & Dillenbourg, P. (2020). Using immersive virtual reality to support designing skills in vocational education. British Journal of Educational Technology, 51(6), 2199–2213. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/bjet.13026

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Kostopoulos, K. P., Giannopoulos, K., Mystakidis, S., & Chronopoulou, K. (2014). E-learning through Virtual Reality Applications: The Case of Career Counseling. The International Journal of Technologies in Learning, 21(1), 57–68. https://doi.org/10.18848/2327-0144/CGP/v20i01/49125

Article E-learning through Virtual Reality Applications: The Case of...

Zender, R., Sander, P., Weise, M., Mulders, M., Lucke, U., & Kerres, M. (2020). HandLeVR: Action-Oriented Learning in a VR Painting Simulator. In E. Popescu, T. Hao, T.-C. Hsu, H. Xie, M. Temperini, & W. Chen (Eds.), Emerging Technologies for Education (pp. 46–51). Cham: Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-38778-5_6

Chapter HandLeVR: Action-Oriented Learning in a VR Painting Simulator

Mystakidis, S., Berki, E., & Valtanen, J.-P. (2019). The Patras Blended Strategy Model for Deep and Meaningful Learning in Quality Life‑Long Distance Education. Electronic Journal of E-Learning, 17(2), 66–78. https://doi.org/10.34190/JEL.17.2.01

Article The Patras Blended Strategy Model for Deep and Meaningful Le...

K. Babu, S., Krishna, S., R., U., & Bhavani, R. R. (2018). Virtual Reality Learning Environments for Vocational Education: A Comparison Study with Conventional Instructional Media on Knowledge Retention. In 2018 IEEE 18th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT) (pp. 385–389). IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2018.00094

https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8433544/

Stylianos Mystakidis - Thank you very much.

I think that vocational education depends on transforming the scientific workshop into an atmosphere of enthusiasm through activity based on useful play or through good competition among students in accomplishing the required task.

Dear Prof. Nima A. Hussein , I fully agree that an atmosphere of empowerment and enthusiasm is a great precondition for deep, meaningful vocational learning. However, besides competition there are many other game dynamics, and mechanics that we can integrate into teaching and learning. Here is a relevant review:

Pellas, N., Mystakidis, S., & Christopoulos, A. (2021). A Systematic Literature Review on the User Experience Design for Game-Based Interventions via 3D Virtual Worlds in K-12 Education. Multimodal Technologies and Interaction, 5(6), 28. https://doi.org/10.3390/mti5060028

Article A Systematic Literature Review on the User Experience Design...