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Journal : ELT Echo

GAMIFYING VOCABULARY LEARNING: THE EFFECTS ON STUDENTS’ ACQUISITION Lestari, Indah; Dewi, Desi Surlitasari; Shalehoddin, Shalehoddin
ELT Echo : The Journal of English Language Teaching in Foreign Language Context Vol 9, No 2 (2024): DECEMBER 2024
Publisher : IAIN Syekh Nurjati Cirebon

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24235/eltecho.v9i2.19077

Abstract

Vocabulary acquisition is a critical aspect of language learning, yet traditional teaching methods often fail to engage students. Game-based learning (GBL), particularly using platforms like Kahoot, has emerged as a promising approach to address these challenges by fostering an engaging and interactive learning environment. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of GBL, specifically using Kahoot games, in improving vocabulary acquisition and enhancing student engagement among 7th-grade students. A mixed-method approach was employed, combining quantitative analysis of pre-test and post-test scores with qualitative insights gathered from student interviews and classroom observations. With a mean difference of -26.000, t = -17.085, and p = 0.000, the paired sample t-test findings indicate a significant increase in post-test scores compared to pre-test scores and 0.9150 is the mean N-Gain score. The study suggests that integrating educational games like Kahoot into the classroom can effectively enhance vocabulary acquisition and create an engaging learning environment. so that the implementation of Game-Based Learning based on Kahoot games can be applied according to current conditions and can be more optimal in the future.
Co-Authors Achmad, Amsakar Adam Adam Adam Ade Safrinal Aguspriawan, Muryadi Amanda, Fid’dia Aqilla, Dhiya Veeza Ardhi, Mega Aulia Aulia Putri Aulia Putri Aulia Putri Az-Zahra, Qanita Azeva, Dian Zahira Bahri, Dwi Ichwanul Chairiah, Annisa Melfida Ciptono Ciptono, Ciptono Dahrul Aman Harahap Deswandra, Ilham Eka Wilany Emy Hajar Abra Ervayuni, Anggia Ervin Nora Susanti, Ervin Nora Erydani, Vinsensia Anisa Citta Fadilla, Hilda Hartono, Rudi Herlina Herlina Indah Lestari, Indah Kristina, Geofani Kustanto, Jaka Septian Lanlan Muhria Mahdi, Mohammed Abbas Manuhutu, Natalia Mega Aulia Ardhi Megawati Megawati Mohammed Abbas Mahdi Monika, Tiara Muhammad Faizin Mursid Saleh Mursid Saleh Navisa, Sayyida Niko, Triyanda Desma Novelita, Naomi Mars Novriza Nizami Putri Oktavia, Wahyuni Pakpahan, Sirintin Panjaitan, Angels Dermika Perwira, Andika Premini, Deviany Putri Nurus Sakina Putri, Aulya Rachman, Natriya Faisal Rahma, Feby Fatika Ramadhani, Nursyahidah Suci Ramadhani, Riska Reza, Muhammad Khoirul Rudi Hartono Ruslan Ruslan Safnidar Safnidar Safnidar Siahaan, Safnidar Saicindo, Shita Aulia Saputra, Benny Saputro, Isnaini Eddy Shalehoddin Shalehoddin, Shalehoddin Shella Gherina Saptiany Sidabutar, Isak Steven Simanjuntak, Azzura Annisa Simanjuntak, Khewin Exando Sirait, Sindy Deswita Natalia Siregar, Alifa Rahmauli Situmorang, Citra Betha Sri Langgeng Ratnasari Sri Lestari Sri Purwaningsih Sri Sugiharti Sri Wahyuni Sulastri Manurung, Sulastri SUMADI SUMADI Suswanto Ismadi Megah Suswanto Ismadi Megah S. Suswanto Iswandi Megah Syahrila, Farah Dieba Nashwa Syamsul Arifin Tabrani ZA Tiara Nove Ria Vinsensia Anisa Citta Erydani W, Widhiyanto Wahyuni, Sri Wibowo, Agung Edy Yudani, Nadia Putri Zahara, Nasyiva Zainul Arifin, Muhammad Zhamasar, Aisha