Date of Graduation
5-2018
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Education in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MEd)
Degree Level
Graduate
Department
Curriculum and Instruction
Advisor/Mentor
Lincoln, Felicia F.
Committee Member
Bowles, Freddie A.
Second Committee Member
Howlett, Kristina
Keywords
English as a second language; English language learners; Game-based Learning; Game play
Abstract
This qualitative research study will examine whether game-based learning is effective for helping to learn English as a second language (ESL) in the United States. This study will ask participants, particularly adult second language learners, about their perceptions of high levels of stress and anxiety when learning English. The study will also investigate whether game-play motivated students learn English in class. Data collected in this study will be based on interviews, questionnaires, and observations of the classrooms and game play, and the results demonstrated that participants’ interest in the game created active involvement in game-play in class.
Citation
Hwang, S. (2018). Students’ Perceptions about Gamified Methods in English as a Second Language Acquisition. Graduate Theses and Dissertations Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/2774
