INTIFA: Journal of Education and Language
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): INTIFA: Journal of Education and Language

Digital Gamification in Senior High School Language Learning: A Systematic Literature Review Based on PRISMA 2020

Kamilatu Zahra (Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung)
Mursidin (Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2026

Abstract

Digital transformation and the pedagogical demands of Society 5.0 are accelerating the adoption of gamification in senior-high-school language classrooms, yet research on how such gamification is managed remains scattered and has not been synthesized systematically. This study synthesizes empirical evidence on the management of digital gamification-based language-learning media in senior high schools, covering planning, organizing and implementation, evaluation, managerial challenges, and platform mapping. A Systematic Literature Review following the PRISMA 2020 protocol was conducted, searching Scopus, Google Scholar, ERIC, and DOAJ for studies published between 2022 and 2026; fifteen empirical articles met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed through thematic synthesis. The results show that effective management hinges on aligning game mechanics with linguistic objectives rather than on technological sophistication alone. The dominant obstacles are infrastructural inequality, gaps in teachers' digital-pedagogical competence, and the limited validity of automated assessment. Kahoot! and Quizizz dominate current practice, but their use remains concentrated on receptive and grammar-related skills. The study proposes a cyclical framework for managing language gamification and underscores the need for further research on productive-skill applications within local contexts.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

intifa

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

INTIFA: Journal of Education and Language is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that aims to promote and disseminate high-quality research and scholarly work in the fields of education and language studies. The journal serves as an academic platform for researchers, educators, scholars, and ...