Ludic activities on English vocabulary development among middle basic education students at a public institution of Loja city. School year 2022-2023
Vocabulary is one of the fundamental aspects of effective language learning, especially in the case of English. A large vocabulary allows people to express themselves clearly and understand others effortlessly. For this reason, the present research work had the purpose to develop EFL vocabulary by u...
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2024
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Voeg label toe | Samenvatting: | Vocabulary is one of the fundamental aspects of effective language learning, especially in the case of English. A large vocabulary allows people to express themselves clearly and understand others effortlessly. For this reason, the present research work had the purpose to develop EFL vocabulary by using ludic activities as a strategy to improve English vocabulary among middle basic education students at a public institution in Loja, Ecuador. This study employed action research through a mixed approach. The quantitative data were collected by administering a pretest and posttest at the beginning and end of the intervention. The participants for this research were a group of students selected by convenience sampling, with the 21 seventh-grade students. Likewise, the qualitative data was gathered by applying an observation guide during the intervention. The data was analyzed and interpreted with the descriptive statistics in order to describe the benefits of ludic activities on the development of English vocabulary. The findings showed that the use of ludic activities in the class had a significant effect on students’ vocabulary skills as they were able to increase their mean score from 6.78 in the pretest to 8,80 in the posttest. The results showed that their benefit from the strategy of the playful activities had improved the aspects of English vocabulary: spelling, meaning, word usage and collocation demonstrating successful progress in the seventh grade students which motivated them to learn more of the English language. In conclusion, ludic activities are a highly effective strategy that fosters a more stimulating and dynamic learning environment in the classroom. By incorporating playful elements into teaching, educators can create a more exciting and motivating environment for students, resulting in greater engagement and increased interest in learning. Key words: collaborative learning, vocabulary development, playful activities, strategies |
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