Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Scholastic
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Scholastic

Factors and Challenges in Using Gamification In Teaching ESP

Ahmad Nusi (Padang State University)
Dewirahmadanirwati Dewirahmadanirwati (Padang State University)
Novia Novia (Padang State University)
Havid Ardi (Padang State University)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 Apr 2024

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to detect the key issues and challenges faced by English lecturers in implementing gamification in teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP). This study was a qualitative study with case study design. A number of 16 lecturers were participants of this study. The data was collected through structured interviews, and then analyzed the interview responses using content analysis. The result of the study shown that there were factors or issues such as the occurrence of problems like irregularities, objections, and challenges during the game, the creation of a negative competitive environment, the extension of the time allotted for the game, and the creation of a noisy environment were found to be challenges to the use of gamification in the classroom. In addition, technical difficulties and problems with digital games, lack of technology and internet, technology, screen, and game addiction, and health or psychological issues are some of the main reasons why lecturers do not use gamification in their ESP teaching.

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Journal Info

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JIPS

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Subject

Education

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Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan scholastic merupakan Jurnal tentang Pendidikan. Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan scholastic (JIPS) Menerbitkan jurnal ilmiah secara berkala pada bulan April, Agustus dan Desember. JIPS menerbitkan makalah penelitian, makalah Pendidikan. Edisi pertama JIPS diterbitkan pada tahun ...