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Evaluating the efficacy of computer games-based learning intervention in enhancing English speaking proficiency

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The use of learning games in education, particularly for second language (L2) acquisition, has gained significant traction recently, establishing game-based learning as a notable academic discipline. This study examines how computer game-based learning influences ESL undergraduates' speaking abilities, comparing traditional teaching methods with game-based teaching techniques. The study employed action research utilizing a control-experimental groups technique with a sample of 60 learners. Data were collected through observation sessions, interviews, as well as pre-tests and post-tests on English speaking skills. Upon comparing the scores of the control and experimental groups, the experimental group showed greater improvement in speaking skills. This study provides significant insights into the area of game-based learning using computers, particularly among international students in ESL contexts.

Source: Heliyon

DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36440

Authors: Omar Al-Jamili, Musharraf Aziz, Fathey Mohammed, Abdullah Almogahed, Abdulwadood Alawadhi

Institutions: University of Science and Technology, Taiz University

Language: English

Topic: Educational Games and Gamification

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,100