Gamification in Education

In the last few years, the use of game in education has become widespread. This
enhances the learning experience in different environments. Teachers are faced with
new challenges and must solve important problems related to adapting teaching to the
needs, preferences and demands of students. Teachers should use different teaching
methods and approaches that allow students to be active participants with strong
motivation and commitment to their learning (Kiryakova et al., 2014). Gamification in the
learning process means using logic, rules and game design to make learning more
engaging, motivating and interesting. The potential of play in education is huge because
it develops the social-emotional skills that make all the difference in learning.
According to Kapp gamification is "using game-based mechanics, aesthetics and game
thinking to engage people, motivate action, promote learning and solve problems"
(Kapp 2012) Gamification in learning includes the use of game elements such as
scores, peer competition, teamwork, ads to encourage engagement, help students learn
new information, and test their knowledge. It can be applied to school subjects, but is
also widely used in self-study programs and courses, showing that the influence of play
does not stop when we are adults.
Gamification on English Language Vocabulary
Gamification has become a popular approach to blending learning with fun and
enjoyable experiences (Dindar et al,.2020). Designing a game base curriculum that has
a goal of precise learning goal. The purpose is to facilitates enjoyable learning
experiences that enables the students to have wider range vocabulary. It introduces
game elements into language learning. A game is a form of play that includes game
rules, goals, competition, and an element of chance. The main purpose of the game is
to attract and motivate students. Basically, it is about developing intrinsic motivation by
combining learning with fun and thus joy. The use of game in education is the latest
strategy for teaching English as a foreign language and has helped teachers empower
and engage students. It also encourages student participation by engaging and
supporting their independent learning (Tamayo et al.,2023).