Abstract
Learning grammar can be difficult for learners but this can be changed through interactive activities. Language games are an excellent way to make learning grammar fun among learners. Although the use of language games is not a new tool in the teaching and learning of grammar, employing the right game for a specific grammar item is vital. Hence, this study aims to experiment, using a language game - ‘Parts of Speech’ - ‘Drop a Card’ board game, in efforts to enhance the learning of the parts of speech more effectively. This game is designed to provide practice in identifying the parts of speech in the English language. By playing this game, it is believed that learners will be able to engage and learn grammar in a fun-filled way. Methodology comprised quantitative and qualitative methods, using questionnaire and interview, with the participants, who were college students. The results of the survey demonstrate the effectiveness of the game in the identification and learning of parts of speech. The pedagogical implications are that suitable language games can enhance grammar competence.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
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Creators: | Creators Email / ID Num. Vijayarajoo, Angeline Ranjethamoney angierv@uitm.edu.my Maktiar Singh, Kuldip Kaur kksekhon@melaka.uitm.edu.my Kiat, Chien Gan gan_kiat@melaka.uitm.edu.my Mohd Jani, Roslina aremjay143@yahoo.co.uk |
Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > Learning. Learning strategies P Language and Literature > P Philology. Linguistics > Language. Linguistic theory. Comparative grammar |
Divisions: | Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam > Research Management Centre (RMC) |
Journal or Publication Title: | Social and Management Research Journal (SMRJ) |
UiTM Journal Collections: | UiTM Journal > Social and Management Research Journal (SMRJ) |
ISSN: | 0128-1089 |
Volume: | 16 |
Number: | 1 |
Page Range: | pp. 157-173 |
Keywords: | Parts of speech, Grammar games, Board game |
Date: | 2019 |
URI: | https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/30034 |