STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS IN THE APPLICATION OF THE GAMIFICATION OF THE WORDWALL APPLICATION TO ENRICH STUDENTS' VOCABULARY IN ENGLISH SUBJECTS
Keywords:
student perception, gamification, Wordwall, vocabulary, EnglishAbstract
This research aims to explore students' perceptions regarding the use of gamification through the Wordwall application in learning English, especially in enriching vocabulary. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with students who have used the Wordwall application in the learning process. The research results reveal that in general students have a positive perception of the use of this application. They argue that the gamification elements in Wordwall, such as challenges, and immediate feedback, make learning more engaging and fun. Students also report that using this app helps them remember and understand new vocabulary more easily. However, some students mentioned challenges in initial adaptation to the technology, especially in understanding how certain features work. Apart from that, the social interactions formed when using Wordwall are also an added value in collaborative learning. These findings provide important insights into how gamification technologies can be integrated in language teaching to improve student engagement and learning outcomes. In addition, this research also recommends initial training for students to optimize the use of this application, as well as the need to adapt gamification features to be more inclusive for various student ability levels. Future studies could explore the long-term impact of gamification on language retention and assess the effectiveness of various gamification tools in different educational contexts. Additionally, examining how gamification influences motivation, especially among students with different learning styles, would further enrich understanding of its role in education. The potential for increasing teacher-student interactions through gamification platforms such as Wordwall is also worthy of further research.
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