GAMIFICATION AND TBLT:A COMBINED APPROACH TO ENHANCING ENGAGEMENT AND MOTIVATION AMONG ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Abstract

Gamifying Task-based Language Teaching (TBLT) improves the teaching of English. Due to the rapid advance of technology and the global use of English, new and innovative ways to teach English, which focus on the students' learning experience, are necessary. This research used a qualitative design and semi-structured interviews with six Cambridge O-Level English teachers selected via purposive sampling. The interviews revealed interesting results regarding the use of TBLT gamification and showed that the use of gamified TBLT improves student motivation, engagement, and confidence. In addition, students who received a gamified TBLT method found it improved their vocabulary retention, helped them finish tasks more quickly, and resulted in them taking a more active role in learning via the use of game-like components such as points, challenges, missions, and digital quizzes. In conclusion, the gamified TBLT approach also provides opportunities for students to communicate collaboratively and productively while utilizing the English language, ultimately allowing them to utilize the English language in a meaningful manner. Based on the results of this study, gamified TBLT should be utilized on a broader scale to increase   student success