Pictionary game and English vocabulary, among ninth-grade students at a public institution in Loja, during the 2022-2023 school year.

This research explored the implementation of the Pictionary game as an innovative technique to improve English vocabulary learning. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the improvement of vocabulary learning using the Pictionary game in ninth grade students at a public institution in Loja during the 2022-2023 school year. Specifically, the participants were twenty-six ninth grade students of higher basic education. A mixed method with an action research design was used in this study. The pre-test and post-test were applied to measure students’ knowledge on vocabulary. In addition, it was used a mixed-type questionnaire with close-ended question followed by open-ended questions and the field notes to explain the students’ perceptions towards Pictionary technique. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and represented in graphs and a thematic analysis was also used and presented in narrative form. The results revealed a significant improvement in the students' learning of the vocabulary aspects: form, meaning and use, which can be seen in the difference in the pre-test and post-test scores. Likewise, the questionnaire and field notes showed that the Pictionary game increased students' vocabulary learning and their engagement and willingness to actively participate in the activities. Consequently, it was concluded that incorporating the Pictionary game into English classes was an effective and fun way to enhance vocabulary learning as it promoted interactive learning, creativity and active communication creating a favorable environment for improving vocabulary. Keywords: Active communication, interactive learning, musical pictionary, paper pictionary telephone, pictionades, vocabulary aspects

• Autor Principal: Piedra González, Andrea Carolina (author)
• Formato: bachelorThesis
• Publicado: 2023
• Subjects: APRENDIZAJE INTERACTIVO; ASPECTOS DEL VOCABULARIO; COMUNICACIÓN ACTIVA; PICTIONADES; PICTIONARY MUSICAL; TELÉFONO PICTIONARY EN PAPEL
• Acceso en liña: https://dspace.unl.edu.ec/jspui/handle/123456789/28146