Educational Computer Games: Its Effect to the Vocabulary Skills

Abstract

Introduction

This study focused on the effects of educational computer games on the vocabulary skills of selected Grade 10 students. Specifically, it identified the common educational computer games that the selected participants are playing. Then it determined the perception of the participants on the effects of educational computer games on their vocabulary in terms of word-association, word-formation, and word meaning. Further, the level of vocabulary skills was measured to see if there is a significant relationship.

Methods

The study utilized the descriptive survey and statistical design. It used a questionnaire to measure the use of educational computer games by the participants. Another set of questionnaires was crafted to measure the vocabulary skills of the participants. The results and the scores of the participants were analyzed through the use of the statistical treatments such as Mean Performance Score and Chi-Square. Moreover, A rubric was also used to analyze the level of the vocabulary of the participants.

Results

Resultsindicated that the common computer games that interest the participants are word games under the word-formation category. Further, the participants perceived that the games under word-meaning, word-formation, and word-association contribute to their vocabulary skills. Moreover, there is a significant relationship between educational computer games and the participants' vocabulary skills.

Discussions

Educational computer games affect the language skills of students, specifically, on vocabulary. The learners must be exposed to different activities, such as the use of computer games to develop their vocabulary since it is needed in the comprehension or understanding of a particular knowledge shared with them. It was recommended that hands-on activities be implemented to help improve the vocabulary skills of the students.