Effects of Blended Game-based Learning in Enhancing Learning Achievements in Vocabulary, Grammar, and Idioms for Formal Presentations in “English for Presentations” Course of Computer Science Students at Suan Dusit University

Abstract

The objectives of the present study were threefold: to compare the learning achievements of undergraduate students in vocabulary, grammar, and idioms for formal English presentations before and after the implementation of blended learning with a game-based approach; to investigate students’ learning development throughout the blended game-based learning process; and finally, to assess the satisfaction levels of undergraduate students with blended learning management using game-based approaches.The participants in this study comprised 23 third-year computer science students enrolled in the "English for Presentations" Course during Semester 1 of the Academic Year 2022. The research utilized a combination of tools, including the Gamilab: Bike Race Game, a learning achievement test, and a satisfaction questionnaire. Various statistical methods, such as mean, standard deviation, t-test dependent, and relative growth score, were employed to analyze the data. The study revealed three major findings. Firstly, there was a statistically significant improvement in the post-test scores for learning achievements in English for Presentation Course compared to the pre-test scores, with a significance level of 0.05. Secondly, the mean score of the relative growth score was 53.54 percent, indicating a significantly high level of learning development. Finally, the feedback collected from the undergraduate students indicated a high level of satisfaction with the blended learning management.