Effectiveness of Utilizing Gamified Learning in Improving Creative Reading Skills among Primary School Students

Authors

  • Rommel Al Ali

    The National Research Center for Giftedness and Creativity, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
  • Omayya Al-Hassan

    Child Education Department, The Hashemite University, Zarqa 13133, Jordan
  • Ali Al-Barakat

    1. Department of Education, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272 , United Arab Emirates
    2. Faculty of Educational Sciences, Yarmouk University, Irbid 21163, Jordan
  • Bushra Alakashee

    Department of Education, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272 , United Arab Emirates
  • Eid Kanaan

    Department of Education, University of Sharjah, Sharjah 27272, United Arab Emirates
  • Mohammad Alqatawna

    The National Research Center for Giftedness and Creativity, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
  • Ashraf Zaher

    The National Research Center for Giftedness and Creativity, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
  • Shoeb Saleh

    The National Research Center for Giftedness and Creativity, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v6i6.7518
Received: 1 September 2024 | Revised: 15 October 2024 | Accepted: 26 October 2024 | Published Online: 11 December 2024

Abstract

Gamification, in education is a method that boosts pupil participation and drive by encouraging the growth of analytical and creative thinking abilities through the integration of gaming components into the learning process. The impact of gamification on enhancing reading skills in second grade students was investigated in this research study as this phase is pivotal for language and cognitive growth. A selective group of 104 students was split into two groups, for the study – one receiving instruction while the other followed conventional teaching approaches. A comprehensive test measuring creative reading skills—covering fluency, originality, and flexibility—was administered to both groups before and after the intervention, ensuring its validity and reliability. The results demonstrated that students exposed to gamified learning showed significant improvements in creative reading skills compared to those in the traditional group, particularly in fluency, originality, and flexibility. However, no statistically significant differences in skills acquisition were found based on school type, suggesting that gamified learning is effective across diverse learning settings. The research highlights the significance of incorporating gamification, in curricula to boost student participation and innovation. It suggests teacher education to apply these methods. Through learning that creates an engaging atmosphere it not only improves students’ imaginative reading skills but also encourages analytical thinking. They provide a fun learning environment that aligns with learning objectives.

Keywords:

Utilizing Gamification; Reading Lessons; Creative Thinking Skill

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Al Ali, R., Al-Hassan, O., Al-Barakat, A., Alakashee, B., Kanaan, E., Alqatawna, M., Zaher, A., & Saleh, S. (2024). Effectiveness of Utilizing Gamified Learning in Improving Creative Reading Skills among Primary School Students. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 6(6), 816–830. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v6i6.7518

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