Riwayat: Educational Journal of History and Humanities
Vol 8, No 1 (2025): Januari, Special Issue on "Educational design research for human beings learning

The Role of Video Games in Enhancing English Vocabulary Language Learning

Kurniawan, Ary (Unknown)
Rahmawati, Yeni (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Jan 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the role of video games on English vocabulary language learning among first-year Mechanical Engineering students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur (UMKT). A descriptive quantitative design was applied. The studys population was comprised of 135 first-year Mechanical Engineering students. The researcher used a simple random sampling technique and the Slovin formula with a 5% margin of error. Data collection was conducted using a validated questionnaire adapted from previous researchers. The questionnaire included a close-ended to measure engagement, motivation, and experiences with video games for vocabulary learning. The results indicate that students who engage in video gaming, especially multiplayer games, improve speaking, reading, and vocabulary acquisition.

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riwayat

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Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

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The journal publishes writings on (1) History education, (2) History of Education,(3) Social Sciences Education, (4) Sociology Education, (5) Philosophy of history, (6) Historiography, (7) Humanities, and (8) ...