Empowering Learning Through RPGs

This chapter examines the use of role-playing games (RPGs) as educational tools in challenging environments, like schools for at-risk youth and prisons. It illustrates how a specific RPG session transformed disinterested teenagers, enhancing emotional reflection and personal growth. The speaker shares their personal journey with ADHD and learning disabilities, highlighting how RPGs foster intrinsic motivation and cognitive skills while addressing societal misconceptions about gaming.