The study enlightens the effectiveness of Video Game Based Learning in English Grammar at standard VI. A Video Game package was prepared and it consisted of self- learning activities in play way manner which attracted the minds of the young learners. Chief objective: Find out the effectiveness of Video-Game based learning in English grammar. Methodology: Parallel group experimental method was adopted in the study. A sample of Sixty students studying in standard VI were selected on the basis of score of a test for the study. Sampling method: Purposive sampling method was adopted in the study. Selection of sample:30 students were involved for traditional learning of English Grammar and another 30 were considered for Video Game Based Learning in English Grammar. Tool: An achievement test was used after establishing validity and reliability. Pre-test-Treatment and Post-test-trearment was used for the study. Finding: Video Game Based Learning is more effective than conventional methods of learning English grammar. Educational implications; Video Game Based Learning may be extended to other subjects and other levels of classes.

">

Video Game Based Learning In English Grammar

G. Singaravelu*
* Reader, UGC- Academic Staff College, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
Periodicity:October - December'2008
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.5.3.511

Abstract

The study enlightens the effectiveness of Video Game Based Learning in English Grammar at standard VI. A Video Game package was prepared and it consisted of self- learning activities in play way manner which attracted the minds of the young learners. Chief objective: Find out the effectiveness of Video-Game based learning in English grammar. Methodology: Parallel group experimental method was adopted in the study. A sample of Sixty students studying in standard VI were selected on the basis of score of a test for the study. Sampling method: Purposive sampling method was adopted in the study. Selection of sample:30 students were involved for traditional learning of English Grammar and another 30 were considered for Video Game Based Learning in English Grammar. Tool: An achievement test was used after establishing validity and reliability. Pre-test-Treatment and Post-test-trearment was used for the study. Finding: Video Game Based Learning is more effective than conventional methods of learning English grammar. Educational implications; Video Game Based Learning may be extended to other subjects and other levels of classes.

Keywords

Video- Game-based learning (GBL), Game-based learning, Video games Standard VI (upper primary school).

How to Cite this Article?

Singaravelu G (2008). Video Game Based Learning In English Grammar. i-manager’s Journal of Educational Technology, 5(3), 49-53. https://doi.org/10.26634/jet.5.3.511

References

[1]. Franklin S. Hoyt (1906). “The Place of Grammar in the Elementary Curriculum.” Teachers College Record 7 (1906): 483-484.
[2]. John J. DeBoer (1959). “Grammar in Language Teaching.” Elementary English 36 (1959): 412-421.
[4]. Kurt Squire (2002) Cultural Framing of Computer/Video Games, The International Journal of computer game research Vol. 2,No. 1.
[5]. Singaravelu.G (2007) Future Trends in Educational Technology, i- manager's Journal on School Educational Technology ( Vol.3 No. 1)pp 45-48.
[6]. de Freitas, ( 2006), Game Based Learning, Policy in the UK (Department of Trade and Industry).
[7]. Strom Ingrid M. (1960) “Research on Grammar and Usage and Its Implications for Teaching Writing.” Bulletin of the School of Education (Indiana University) 36 (1960): 13-14.
If you have access to this article please login to view the article or kindly login to purchase the article

Purchase Instant Access

Single Article

North Americas,UK,
Middle East,Europe
India Rest of world
USD EUR INR USD-ROW
Pdf 35 35 200 20
Online 35 35 200 15
Pdf & Online 35 35 400 25

Options for accessing this content:
  • If you would like institutional access to this content, please recommend the title to your librarian.
    Library Recommendation Form
  • If you already have i-manager's user account: Login above and proceed to purchase the article.
  • New Users: Please register, then proceed to purchase the article.