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EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF LANGUAGE GAMIFICATION ON ESL LEARNERS' ENGAGEMENT AND PROFICIENCY: A STUDY OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN PAKISTAN"


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Title: EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF LANGUAGE GAMIFICATION ON ESL LEARNERS' ENGAGEMENT AND PROFICIENCY: A STUDY OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN PAKISTAN"

Authors: Mauz ur rahman,Zaheer Ullah,Adnan Khan

Journal: Journal of Applied Linguistics and TESOL

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Y 2024-10-01 2025-12-31

Publisher: Student Consultancy Home (R)

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2025

Volume: 8

Issue: 1

Language: en

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Abstract

A research study extends investigation into how gamification practices shape student involvement together with their English language competence among Pakistani elementary ESL students. Outside gaming environments game-based elements have taken shape as an essential method known as gamification which creates new opportunities for better learning outcomes. Research conducted in school classrooms studied the effect of game-based instructional elements on both student participation levels and their language acquisition outcomes. The study employed multiple research methods which included student and teacher surveys along with structured interviews of participants who attended various institutions in government and independent sectors across urban and rural districts. The research investigates the degree to which gamification strategies help learners surpass ESL education obstacles stemming from poor student engagement and limited budget and exposure to English standards in Pakistan. The study shows gamification enables interactive learning environments that produce substantial student engagement and improved language proficiency. Currently technical infrastructure constraints and inadequate teacher proficiency in video game educational methods block the implementation process. The research findings demonstrate that local governmental bodies should accept gamification-based initiatives for ESL curriculum development since they present performance-enhancement solutions for Pakistan's language education.


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