A quantitative research on gamifying vocabulary acquisition and retention in virtual reality
dc.contributor.author | Sahinler, Muleyke | |
dc.contributor.author | Chen, Julian | |
dc.contributor.author | Williams, P. John | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2023-03-01T00:21:29Z | |
dc.date.available | 2023-03-01T00:21:29Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2023 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Sahinler, M. and Chen, J. and Williams, P.J. 2023. A quantitative research on gamifying vocabulary acquisition and retention in virtual reality. The Journal of Teaching English with Technology. 21 (2): pp. 42-57. | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/90686 | |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.56297/BKAM1691/DFXC4759 | |
dc.description.abstract |
Despite being a building block in language learning, vocabulary can be a learning obstacle for some learners. This study explores the effects of virtual reality (VR) games on English as an additional language (EAL) EAL learners’ content-based vocabulary acquisition and retention. Six Year 9 Middle Eastern students from an independent school in Western Australia were randomly selected to experience this VR approach. A Google Cardboard headset was utilised to immerse players in a 3D environment, enabling them to acquire target vocabulary while exploring the content in VR games. Data was collected through a pre-test (to screen pre existing vocabulary knowledge), post-test (to measure vocabulary acquisition via VR games) and delayed post-test (to measure vocabulary retention). Marked differences were found between pre- and post-tests (p = .021) and pre- and delayed post-tests (p = .033), suggesting that the gamified VR environment can stimulate content-based vocabulary acquisition and enhance its retention. This 3D approach to vocabulary learning implicates the pedagogical benefits of VR games for struggling EAL learners. | |
dc.title | A quantitative research on gamifying vocabulary acquisition and retention in virtual reality | |
dc.type | Journal Article | |
dcterms.source.volume | 21 | |
dcterms.source.number | 2 | |
dcterms.source.startPage | 42 | |
dcterms.source.endPage | 57 | |
dcterms.source.title | The Journal of Teaching English with Technology | |
dcterms.source.isbn | 1642-1027 | |
dc.date.updated | 2023-03-01T00:21:29Z | |
curtin.department | School of Education | |
curtin.accessStatus | Open access | |
curtin.faculty | Faculty of Humanities | |
curtin.contributor.orcid | Chen, Julian [0000-0001-7788-0462] | |
curtin.contributor.scopusauthorid | Chen, Julian [57190689066] |