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Application of game-based learning in developing metacognition for facilitating English for specific purpose (ESP) vocabulary acquisition: A case study

Insufficient vocabulary knowledge among business undergraduates often leads to problems in both written and spoken communication. Improving vocabulary is a conscious effort requiring metacognitive awareness, which refers to the ability of an individual to reflect, understand and control their learni...

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Main Author: Tan, Wilson
Format: Final Year Project / Dissertation / Thesis
Published: 2023
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B Philosophy (General)
H Social Sciences (General)
PE English
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spelling my-utar-eprints.62592024-04-04T14:07:14Z Application of game-based learning in developing metacognition for facilitating English for specific purpose (ESP) vocabulary acquisition: A case study Tan, Wilson B Philosophy (General) H Social Sciences (General) PE English Insufficient vocabulary knowledge among business undergraduates often leads to problems in both written and spoken communication. Improving vocabulary is a conscious effort requiring metacognitive awareness, which refers to the ability of an individual to reflect, understand and control their learning. This study investigated the effect of game-based learning on ESP learners’ metacognitive awareness and vocabulary acquisition through a mixed-method approach. A total of 65 participants were involved in this study. The quantitative data were gathered through pre- and post-vocabulary tests and the adapted Metacognitive Awareness Inventory (MAI). The results showed there was a significant improvement in learners’ conditional knowledge and comprehension monitoring. Focus group interviews and a questionnaire were used to analyse the perception of the usefulness of game-based learning in developing metacognitive awareness and facilitating vocabulary acquisition. The findings from the qualitative data showed that game-based learning is effective in vocabulary acquisition as well as developing metacognitive awareness. These findings can help ESP practitioners, and course and syllabus designers iv incorporate game-based learning as a tool of learning to better allow students to learn the contents being taught. 2023-09 Final Year Project / Dissertation / Thesis NonPeerReviewed application/pdf http://eprints.utar.edu.my/6259/1/20AAM00744_DIS.pdf Tan, Wilson (2023) Application of game-based learning in developing metacognition for facilitating English for specific purpose (ESP) vocabulary acquisition: A case study. Master dissertation/thesis, UTAR. http://eprints.utar.edu.my/6259/
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topic B Philosophy (General)
H Social Sciences (General)
PE English
spellingShingle B Philosophy (General)
H Social Sciences (General)
PE English
Tan, Wilson
Application of game-based learning in developing metacognition for facilitating English for specific purpose (ESP) vocabulary acquisition: A case study
description Insufficient vocabulary knowledge among business undergraduates often leads to problems in both written and spoken communication. Improving vocabulary is a conscious effort requiring metacognitive awareness, which refers to the ability of an individual to reflect, understand and control their learning. This study investigated the effect of game-based learning on ESP learners’ metacognitive awareness and vocabulary acquisition through a mixed-method approach. A total of 65 participants were involved in this study. The quantitative data were gathered through pre- and post-vocabulary tests and the adapted Metacognitive Awareness Inventory (MAI). The results showed there was a significant improvement in learners’ conditional knowledge and comprehension monitoring. Focus group interviews and a questionnaire were used to analyse the perception of the usefulness of game-based learning in developing metacognitive awareness and facilitating vocabulary acquisition. The findings from the qualitative data showed that game-based learning is effective in vocabulary acquisition as well as developing metacognitive awareness. These findings can help ESP practitioners, and course and syllabus designers iv incorporate game-based learning as a tool of learning to better allow students to learn the contents being taught.
format Final Year Project / Dissertation / Thesis
author Tan, Wilson
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author_sort Tan, Wilson
title Application of game-based learning in developing metacognition for facilitating English for specific purpose (ESP) vocabulary acquisition: A case study
title_short Application of game-based learning in developing metacognition for facilitating English for specific purpose (ESP) vocabulary acquisition: A case study
title_full Application of game-based learning in developing metacognition for facilitating English for specific purpose (ESP) vocabulary acquisition: A case study
title_fullStr Application of game-based learning in developing metacognition for facilitating English for specific purpose (ESP) vocabulary acquisition: A case study
title_full_unstemmed Application of game-based learning in developing metacognition for facilitating English for specific purpose (ESP) vocabulary acquisition: A case study
title_sort application of game-based learning in developing metacognition for facilitating english for specific purpose (esp) vocabulary acquisition: a case study
publishDate 2023
url http://eprints.utar.edu.my/6259/1/20AAM00744_DIS.pdf
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