The Impact of Gamification on Motivation and Retention in Language Learning: An Experimental Study Using a Gamified Language Learning Application
This study investigates the effects of gamification elements such as points, levels, and badges on motivation and retention in language learning. An experimental design was employed, observing two groups of learners over a 10-week period. One group engaged with a gamified version of a language le...
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| author | P. Kamalesh, Kumar C., Vairavan |
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| description | This study investigates the effects of gamification elements such as points, levels, and
badges on motivation and retention in language learning. An experimental design was
employed, observing two groups of learners over a 10-week period. One group engaged with
a gamified version of a language learning app, while the control group used the app without
these features. Key variables, including time spent on the app, lesson progression, and
motivation levels, were analysed through surveys and usage data. Results indicated a
significant increase in both motivation and retention within the gamified group, providing
empirical support for integrating game mechanics into language learning. |
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| spelling | intimal-20402025-07-12T07:23:03Z http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2040/ The Impact of Gamification on Motivation and Retention in Language Learning: An Experimental Study Using a Gamified Language Learning Application P. Kamalesh, Kumar C., Vairavan L Education (General) LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science This study investigates the effects of gamification elements such as points, levels, and badges on motivation and retention in language learning. An experimental design was employed, observing two groups of learners over a 10-week period. One group engaged with a gamified version of a language learning app, while the control group used the app without these features. Key variables, including time spent on the app, lesson progression, and motivation levels, were analysed through surveys and usage data. Results indicated a significant increase in both motivation and retention within the gamified group, providing empirical support for integrating game mechanics into language learning. INTI International University 2024-11 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2040/2/581 text en cc_by_4 http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/2040/3/ij2024_44r.pdf P. Kamalesh, Kumar and C., Vairavan (2024) The Impact of Gamification on Motivation and Retention in Language Learning: An Experimental Study Using a Gamified Language Learning Application. INTI JOURNAL, 2024 (44). pp. 1-6. ISSN e2600-7320 https://intijournal.intimal.edu.my |
| spellingShingle | L Education (General) LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science P. Kamalesh, Kumar C., Vairavan The Impact of Gamification on Motivation and Retention in Language Learning: An Experimental Study Using a Gamified Language Learning Application |
| title | The Impact of Gamification on Motivation and Retention in Language
Learning: An Experimental Study Using a Gamified Language Learning
Application |
| title_full | The Impact of Gamification on Motivation and Retention in Language
Learning: An Experimental Study Using a Gamified Language Learning
Application |
| title_fullStr | The Impact of Gamification on Motivation and Retention in Language
Learning: An Experimental Study Using a Gamified Language Learning
Application |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Impact of Gamification on Motivation and Retention in Language
Learning: An Experimental Study Using a Gamified Language Learning
Application |
| title_short | The Impact of Gamification on Motivation and Retention in Language
Learning: An Experimental Study Using a Gamified Language Learning
Application |
| title_sort | impact of gamification on motivation and retention in language
learning: an experimental study using a gamified language learning
application |
| topic | L Education (General) LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science |
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