The Effect of Games on Vocabulary Retention

Shabaneh, Yasmin; Farrah, Mohammed

doi:10.25134/ijli.v2i01.1687

Cited by 24 publications

(23 citation statements)

References 10 publications

(12 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…The current study reports a positive correlation between the use of mobile games and English learning motivation as seen in the findings of other scholarly reports (Abrar et al, 2018;M. A. H. Farrah, 2011;Gamlo, 2019;Muslim & Yasin, 2018;Shabaneh & Farrah, 2019).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

Engaging Young Learners in Learning Vocabulary: A Study on Learners’ Perception

Abdulrahman

Jullian²

2020

akademika

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study examines students’ perception on the implementation of mobile games to engage young learners in learning English vocabulary. Thirty young learners in Islamic elementary school MI As-Syahid, Bekasi were the participant of the study. This qualitative study applied observation, survey, and interview. The findings revealed that: 1) young learners perceived that educational mobile games are effective in improving students’ activeness in learning and boost their motivation to learn vocabulary. 2) Young learners expand their vocabulary knowledge through mobile games, and.3) Learners have positive attitudes towards the use of educational mobile games as a supplementary medium of English learning. Additionally, mobile games can also be a potential tool to stimulate the motivation of children who experience failure in learning. This study contributes to the literature regarding vocabulary learning media and the use of mobile game in Indonesia. It highlights young learners’ perception of learning using mobile games.

show abstract

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

Engaging Young Learners in Learning Vocabulary: A Study on Learners’ Perception

Abdulrahman

Jullian²

2020

akademika

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…That will make the acquisition of input more likely because pupils are highly motivated and amused. Pupils play games in an entertaining learning environment and the learning process becomes interesting and enjoyable (Saha & Singh cited in Shabaneh & Farrah, 2019).…”

Section: The Use Of Online Games For Esl Learningmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pupils’ Perception on Online Games for ESL Vocabulary Learning Among Primary School Pupils

Esa¹,

Hashim²,

Jamal³

2021

IJARPED

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Pupils are exposed to technology ever since early age. Online games are one of the widely used leisure activities yet an amusing and exciting medium of learning to learners especially among primary school pupils. It is undeniable that learning second language is challenging. In learning the language, vocabulary learning is important as it is part of the language. As a young learner, pupil still need to apprehend and views English as an important language. Teachers need to persuade the pupils in learning second language but one of the most crucial problems is that pupils are lack of vocabulary. So online games expectantly will help pupils to learn vocabulary unconditionally. This paper discusses pupils' perception on online games for ESL vocabulary learning. The aim of this paper is to review the relationship between learning vocabulary through online games in ESL language classes. Significantly, pupils will be able to come across new words through games with pleasure. Future research can look into any potential gap that might exist to learn ESL vocabulary successfully.

show abstract

“…Student-centered methods and strategies ought to be applied from early ages because children are curious by nature and self-reliant in discovering their surroundings. Students-centered teaching, in fact, meets young learners' genius which help students and teachers in the teaching-learning process (Shabaneh & Farrah, 2019).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Impact of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Use of English Vocabulary Enhancement

Lolita

Boeriswati

Lustyantie

2020

LEEA

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

This study aims at improving students’ comprehension on English vocabulary using computer and finding out the effectiveness, efficiency and the attractiveness of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in English learning. It was carried out at SMP Sunan Giri Gresik by using proactive action research method and intervention action model. The participants belonged to 3 different class groups. Thirty of them were from 7th grade (Amanah class) and thirty-two of them from (Hidayah class). The other 30 participants from (Inayah class). The data were collected and analyzed by using mixed method approach. Instruments used for collecting data in this study are questionnaires, documents, observation check list, interview, and achievement tests. The results showed that the treatments give affect positively for students especially treatment on cycle 2. It also can be seen by the students’ involvement actively during learning process. Computer assisted learning especially using software gave students chance to explore their English skill especially the vocabulary through interacting directly with computer by doing exercises given individually in pair or group. From the explanation above it can be concluded that English learning in junior high school can be improved with the help of computer assistance in this matter called Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) mainly to improve English vocabulary. Keywords: Computer-assisted language learning (CALL), English vocabulary, Students’ comprehension

show abstract

The Effect of Games on Vocabulary Retention

Cited by 24 publications

References 10 publications

Engaging Young Learners in Learning Vocabulary: A Study on Learners’ Perception

Engaging Young Learners in Learning Vocabulary: A Study on Learners’ Perception

Pupils’ Perception on Online Games for ESL Vocabulary Learning Among Primary School Pupils

The Impact of Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Use of English Vocabulary Enhancement

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About