International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)
Vol 11, No 3: September 2022

Gamifying education for classroom engagement in primary schools

Rita Wong Mee Mee (Universiti Selangor)
Yugeshineey Subba Rao (Universiti Selangor)
Lim Seong Pek (Universiti Selangor)
Khatipah Abd Ghani (Universiti Selangor)
Wong Yee Von (Universiti Selangor)
Md Rosli Ismail (Open University Malaysia)
Tengku Shahrom Tengku Shahdan (Albukhary International University)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Sep 2022

Abstract

Gamification carries the element of fun and creativity into classroom teaching. It is not an unusual fact that playing games varied among learners and created an effective classroom environment. In the 21st-century teaching era, learners’ fun and creative learning environment are prioritized. Lessons filled with fun games are believed to produce a positive outcome during a lesson. Therefore, gamification prepares learners to be active and take responsibility for their learning. This study aimed to explore learners’ comprehension of the term ‘gamification’ and the effects of gamified elements implemented in the lesson on the targeted learners. A set of questionnaires was administered through an online survey to 100 respondents from local primary schools around Selangor who took part in a service-learning programmed. The data was then analyzed and presented in the form of tables. Results showed that respondents had prior knowledge of the term ‘gamification’ and the game culture’s overall context. The respondents agreed that their respective teachers had implemented several game elements when conducting a gamified lesson. Results also indicated that respondents were in preference to learn using gamified learning activities that helped them learn subconsciously. 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJERE

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Subject

Education

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The International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) is an interdisciplinary publication of original research and writing on education which publishes papers to international audiences of educational researchers. The IJERE aims to provide a forum for scholarly understanding of ...