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A natural disaster represents a distressing incident that profoundly affects communities, resulting in significant casualties that disrupt their daily routines. Fire, as a facet of such calamities, ensues when flammable substances and gases intermingle, leading to the emission of heat and light. Research conducted in Malaysia reveals an alarming occurrence of over five thousand fire-related incidents within buildings. In response, the country has advised the primary schools to conduct fire drill simulations once or twice a year. However, the infrequent nature of these drills potentially hampers the retention of vital knowledge by the young students. Preliminary investigations have pinpointed the main challenge to conduct the drill simulations more frequently is the school’s struggle to coordinate with the fire departments. Consequently, this study aims to devise a computer-based fire drill simulation game specifically for primary school pupils. Employing the Game Development Life Cycle (GDLC) approach offers the advantage of adaptability during the game's creation. The project will also incorporate the System Usability Scale (SUS) as a model to ensure the game's practicality and playability. Through this initiative, the intention is to enhance fire safety awareness among the students in an engaging and effective manner.
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Hamiz, M., Shamsuddin, M. N. S., Bakri, M., & Saman, F. I. (2023). Fire Drill Simulation Game for Primary School Students. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 12(3).
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