. (2024). The effectiveness of using games in enhancing vocabulary retention and vocabulary use among primary school pupils. دراسات تربوية ونفسية. مجلة کلية التربية بالزقازيق, 39(133), 435-461. doi: 10.21608/sec.2024.362406
. "The effectiveness of using games in enhancing vocabulary retention and vocabulary use among primary school pupils". دراسات تربوية ونفسية. مجلة کلية التربية بالزقازيق, 39, 133, 2024, 435-461. doi: 10.21608/sec.2024.362406
. (2024). 'The effectiveness of using games in enhancing vocabulary retention and vocabulary use among primary school pupils', دراسات تربوية ونفسية. مجلة کلية التربية بالزقازيق, 39(133), pp. 435-461. doi: 10.21608/sec.2024.362406
. The effectiveness of using games in enhancing vocabulary retention and vocabulary use among primary school pupils. دراسات تربوية ونفسية. مجلة کلية التربية بالزقازيق, 2024; 39(133): 435-461. doi: 10.21608/sec.2024.362406
The effectiveness of using games in enhancing vocabulary retention and vocabulary use among primary school pupils
Vocabulary is the cornerstone in learning any language not just English language. It is not only a matter of memorizing words but a perfect use of them. Games are potential in learning process since they are helping to upgrade the entire process from a boring one to more interesting. The research sheds light on the effectiveness of involving games in vocabulary learning sections and how it would be beneficial helping young learners to retain and use words. The research also gives some examples of games and investigate the obstacles that stand against using games.
The researcher used a questionnaire as a data- gathering tool from teachers ended in they totally agree that games are so helpful especially for shy pupils. Teachers use some of good techniques but they need to incorporate games. The researcher also developed a vocabulary quiz and given to random participants and the results show severe lack in terms of vocabulary learning, giving some recommendations to help teacher while using games. Teachers fully liked teaching English vocabulary but they suffer from poor engagement of their pupils.