Improving the effectiveness of English vocabulary review by integrating ARCS with mobile game‐based learning
Abstract
Memorizing English vocabulary is often considered uninteresting, and a lack of motivation exists during learning activities. Moreover, most vocabulary practice systems automatically select words from articles and do not provide integrated model methods for students. Therefore, this study constructed a mobile game‐based English vocabulary practice system, which imitates the popular block elimination game and combines test items of article, difficulty, and teacher model in accordance with curriculum objectives and demands. The participants were first‐year students and classified into traditional group (Group T) and game‐based group (Group G), and learning effectiveness and motivation were analysed in this study. According to statistical analysis results, students who used the game‐based vocabulary practice system, which could captivate their attention and interest, had higher learning effectiveness and provided positive feedback of learning motivation. Furthermore, English teachers could select teaching materials that are consistent with the features, knowledge, and cultural background of learners to improve the relevance dimension of learning motivation.
Lay Description
What is already known about this topic:
- Vocabulary is one of the essential foundations for the development of languages, and effective communication requires an adequate vocabulary.
- Learning motivation is the most crucial factor influencing learning effectiveness.
- Game‐based learning methods and strategies can change boring instructions into a vivid and active learning process.
What this paper adds:
- A mobile game‐based English vocabulary practice system combines article, difficulty, and teacher mode to design and plan vocabulary presentation.
- The developed game transforms a boring vocabulary recitation and memorization session into an interesting activity
Implications for practice and/or policy:
- Learners get acquainted with relevant vocabulary through scrabble and accumulate information for formative evaluation.
- The game stimulated what was taught and prolonged the memory to develop a complete knowledge network.
Number of times cited: 2
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