Effects of Digital Games on Enhancing Language Learning in Tanzanian Preschools

Autor/inn/en	Ongoro, Catherine Akoth; Mwangoka, Joseph W.
Titel	Effects of Digital Games on Enhancing Language Learning in Tanzanian Preschools
Quelle	In: Knowledge Management & E-Learning, 11 (2019) 3, S.325-344 (21 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Ongoro, Catherine Akoth) ORCID (Mwangoka, Joseph W.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2073-7904
Schlagwörter	Computer Games; Preschool Education; Foreign Countries; Language Acquisition; Verbal Development; Game Based Learning; Articulation (Speech); Constructivism (Learning); Design; Teaching Methods; Preschool Teachers; Auditory Stimuli; Preschool Children; English (Second Language); Tanzania + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Computer game; Computerspiel; Computerspiele; Pre-school education; Vorschulerziehung; Ausland; Sprachaneignung; Spracherwerb; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Preschool education; Erzieher; Erzieherin; Kindergärtnerin; Vorschule; Auditive Stimulation; Pre-school age; Preschool age; Child; Children; Vorschulalter; Kind; Kinder; Vorschulkind; Vorschulkinder; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Tansania
Abstract	This paper presents the effects of using digital games on improving language learning in Tanzanian preschools. A gamified learning prototype system was developed for making alphabetical sound articulation more engaging and fun. The study was conducted with twelve preschools in Tanzania. The results revealed that preschoolers' learning performance was improved when the game-based learning approach was incorporated into the sound articulation lesson. The findings inform educational stakeholders about the potential use of gamification in preschool education and propose ideas and means to standardize sound articulation and language learning to improve the overall quality of education. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Laboratory of Knowledge Management & E-Learning. Web site: http://www.kmel-journal.org/ojs/index.php/online-publication
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01