A cognitive approach to instructional design for interactive English vocabulary word game / Siti Azlina Kosnan

Nowadays, computer games are popular not only among children but also to
adults depending on type of game and level of their interest on that particular game. But
on contras of that point it is hard to find an appropriate computer game based on the good
learning strategy. Currently words game that have been developed such as
"Crossword", "Hangman" and "Word Puzzle, they are defined as fun and interactive but
it is not enough to the vocabulary and understanding of the word itself by the player. This
project is mainly focusing on the development of English vocabulary word game using
cognitive approach. Cognitive strategies are useful in teaching problem on solving tactics
where defined facts and rules are applied in unfamiliar situation. Cognitive theory also
can guide on creation of more effective computer-based training and multimedia
instruction. This English vocabulary word game is an alternative that introduces user to
an interactive way in learning and improving their English vocabulary knowledge. This
word game will let user construct their knowledge on English vocabulary by playing it
level by level and it is encompass with a dictionary and also the correct pronounce of the
word. It is suppose that player will remember the word and understand it by playing the
game repetitively. The important of the research in this project is that the complexity of
the cognitive and the learning strategy towards more effective of language improvement.