Virtual Implementation of Mobile-Game Based Learning: Enhancing Students’ Vocabulary Mastery and Self-Motivation

Aini, Jihan Nawal (2021) Virtual Implementation of Mobile-Game Based Learning: Enhancing Students’ Vocabulary Mastery and Self-Motivation. ELT Worldwide: Journal of English Language Teaching, 8 (2). pp. 343-351. ISSN 2303-3037

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Abstract

This paper is based on a research on students’ vocabulary mastery at the first grade students of Junior High School at Loeitadnonputtana School, Loei Thailand using Mobile-Game Based Learning strategy. This research is conducted based on the preliminary study which pointed out that the students confronted some challenges and low of motivation in mastering English vocabulary. The purpose of this research is to enhance students’ vocabulary mastery and self motivation through Mobile Game Based Learning. It conducted in the second semester of the academic year 2020-2021. The participants were 9 students. The research design used on this research is Classroom Action Research (CAR). The data were gathered from the first and second cycle by using quiz, teacher made-tests, observation, and questionnaire. The data were evaluated by using triangulation. The result of this study shows that Mobile Game Based Learning can significantly enhance the vocabulary mastery of the first grade Junior High School students at Loeitadnonputtana school. The average enhancement is 14%, from 72% in the first cycle into 86% in the second cycle. The questionnaire also shows that Mobile Game Based Learning can make the students enjoy in learning vocabulary so that they feel motivated and interested more in learning and mastering vocabulary. All of the enhancement also seen from the outcome of the classroom observation in every meeting of teaching and learning activities.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Vocabulary Mastery; Mobile Game Based Learning; Teaching English.
Subjects:	English Education Education
Divisions:	Faculty of Teacher Training and Education > English Education Study Program
Depositing User:	Jihan Nawal Aini
Date Deposited:	16 Feb 2024 04:27
Last Modified:	16 Feb 2024 04:27
URI:	http://eprints.umg.ac.id/id/eprint/9627

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