The Impact of Mobile Digital Game in Learning Arabic Language at Tertiary Level

Autor/inn/en	Abdul Ghani, Mohammad Taufiq; Hamzah, Mahizer; Wan Daud, Wan Ab Aziz; Muhamad Romli, Taj Rijal
Titel	The Impact of Mobile Digital Game in Learning Arabic Language at Tertiary Level
Quelle	In: Contemporary Educational Technology, 14 (2022) 1, S.344 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Abdul Ghani, Mohammad Taufiq) ORCID (Hamzah, Mahizer) ORCID (Wan Daud, Wan Ab Aziz) ORCID (Muhamad Romli, Taj Rijal)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1309-517X
Schlagwörter	Handheld Devices; Video Games; Semitic Languages; Second Language Learning; College Students; Game Based Learning; Foreign Countries; Malaysia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Video game; Videospiel; Videospiele; Arabisch; Hebräisch; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Collegestudent; Ausland
Abstract	In the 21st century, the advancement of technology has changed how people, especially the younger generation communicate and socialise with each other, as well as how they learn, acquire and process information. Therefore, this study aims to explore the impact on the employment of digital game-based learning in Arabic class at the tertiary level. This study is a qualitative study and data obtained through semi-structured interview sessions with 16 students at tertiary level, who exposed to the mobile digital game in learning the Arabic language. The students were chosen purposively based on several determining characteristics. The major findings indicated that the mobile digital game produces a significant effect on their learning achievement and enhances their Arabic vocabulary acquisition. Besides, the digital game-based learning also promotes a student-centred and interactive learning, while additionally creates an enjoyable environment for learning that could encourage student participation in class activities, sustain their learning engagement, and improve their motivation. This study explored opportunities for Arabic language lecturers to practice digital game-based learning as it promotes student-centred learning, which would enhance student's participation in language activities and provide them with a joyful, fun, and active learning environment. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Contemporary Educational Technology. Faculty of Communication Sciences, Anadolu University, Yunus Emre Campus, Eskisehir 26470, Turkey. e-mail: editor@cedtech.net; Web site: http://www.cedtech.net
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01