This document reports on a study that explored the effects of using computer games for vocabulary learning. It administered a questionnaire to 5 students to investigate 3 research questions: 1) the effects of using computer games on vocabulary learning, 2) the methods students use to learn vocabulary, and 3) student perceptions of using computer games for vocabulary learning. The questionnaire contained sections on the research questions, which were analyzed using frequency counts. The results found that computer games had some positive effects on vocabulary skills but questions difficulty varied, and that students used a variety of methods like watching movies and games to learn vocabulary. Student perceptions were also mixed but generally positive regarding enjoyment and motivation from games.

1. EXPLORING THE EFFECTS OF USING
COMPUTER BASED GAMES IN
VOCABULARY LEARNING, METHODS
USED BY STUDENTS AND THEIR
PERCEPTIONS
NUR HUSNA AYUNI ABDULLAH
2014338991
EDU 70

2. INSTRUMENT
• QUESTIONNAIRE CONSIST OF 3 SECTIONS WITH EACH SECTION
SECTION A – 7 ITEMS
SECTION B – 9 ITEMS
SECTION C - 9 ITEMS

3. SAMPLE
• 3 STUDENTS
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MUAMALAT FROM SCIENCE ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY
MALAYSIA ( USIM)
• 2 STUDENTS
• FACULTY OF ENGINEERING FROM INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
(IIUM)

4. RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1. WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF USING COMPUTER GAME- BASED IN VOCABULARY
LEARNING?
2. WHAT ARE THE METHODS USED AMONG STUDENTS FOR VOCABULARY
ENRICHMENT?
3. WHAT ARE THE PERCEPTIONS OF STUDENTS IN USING COMPUTER GAME- BASED
IN VOCABULARY LEARNING?

5. Research Question 1
What are the effects of
using computer game-
based in vocabulary
learning (www.ivocabulary
.com)
Survey questionnaire
Part B – 9 items
Analysis
frequency
Research Question 2
What are the methods
used among students for
vocabulary enrichment
Part A - 5 items Percentage
Research Question 3
What are the perceptions
of students in using
computer game- based in
vocabulary learning
Part C – 9 items frequency

6. RESEARCH QUESTION 1
• WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF USING COMPUTER GAME- BASED IN VOCABULARY
LEARNING? (WWW.IVOCABULARY.COM) (WWW.MANYTHINGS.ORG)
1. I BELIEVE THE GAME FITTED WELL INTO IT’S INTENDED CONTEXT
2. I FOUND THE QUESTIONS IN THE GAME TOO EASY
3. I FOUND THE QUESTIONS IN THE GAME TOO DIFFICULT
4. I FOUND THE DIFFICULTY OF THE QUESTIONS IN THE GAME TO BE ADEQUATE
5. I DIDN’T LEARN ANYTHING ABOUT VOCABULARY FROM THE GAME
6. I BELIEVE THE GAME PROVIDED A GOOD OVERVIEW OF VOCABULARY LEARNING.
8. I BELIEVE THAT THE GAME HAS INCREASED MY VOCABULARY SKILLS

7. Strongly
Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
disagree
Don’t
Know
I found the
questions in the
game too easy
- - 1 4 - -
I found the
questions in the
game too difficult
- 4 1 - - -
I believe that the
game has
increased my
creativity and
critical thinking
skills
- 3 2 - - -
I believe that the
game has
increased my
vocabulary skills
3 2 - - - -

8. 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5
I found the questions in the game too easy
I found the questions in the game too difficult
I believe that the game has increased my creativity
and critical thinking skills
I believe that the game has increased my
vocabulary skills
I didn’t learn anything about vocabulary from the
game
Effects of computer game based vocabulary learning
Don’t Know Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree

9. RESEARCH QUESTIONS (2)
• WHAT ARE THE METHODS USED AMONG STUDENTS FOR VOCABULARY
ENRICHMENT?
QUESTIONS:
1) DO YOU THINK IT IS IMPORTANT TO MASTER VOCABULARY SKILLS IN ORDER
TO BECOME FLUENT IN THE TARGET LANGUAGE?
2) DO YOU ALLOCATE TIME TO STUDY VOCABULARY WORDS?
3) HOW DO YOU IMPROVE YOUR VOCABULARY SKILLS?
4) DO YOU MEMORIZE WORD BY MEANING/ MEANING BY WORD TO ENRICH YOUR
VOCABULARY SKILLS?
5) DO YOU ALWAYS CARRY A DICTIONARY TO REFER MEANING WHEN ENCOUNTER
NEW WORDS?

10. RESEARCH QUESTION 2
100% 100% 40% 60% 20%
WATCHING ENGLISH
MOVIES
LISTENING ENGLISH
SONGS
PLAYING VOCABULARY
GAMES
READING MAGAZINE AND
BOOK
SUBSCRIBING WORD OF
THE DAY
METHODS USED FOR VOCABULARY ENRICHMENT

11. RESEARCH QUESTIONS (3)
• WHAT ARE THE PERCEPTIONS OF STUDENTS IN USING COMPUTER GAME- BASED
IN VOCABULARY LEARNING?
1. PLAYING GAMES ALLOWS ME TO COOPERATE
2. PLAYING GAMES GIVES ME A FEELING OF RECOGNITION
3. PLAYING GAMES GIVES ME A SENSE OF CONTROL
4. PLAYING GAMES STIMULATES MY CURIOSITY
5. PLAYING GAMES HELPS ME TO FILL MY LEISURE TIME
6. PLAYING GAMES GIVES ME PLEASURE AND HELP ME TO RELAX
7. PLAYING GAMES GIVES ME HELPS ME TO AVOID OTHER ACTIVITIES
8. PLAYING GAMES STIMULATES ME EMOTIONALLY
9. PLAYING GAMES ELEVATE MY MOTIVATION TO CONTINUE STUDY

12. Strongl
y Agree
Agree Neutral Disagre
e
Strongly
disagree
Don’t
Know
Playing games stimulates
my curiosity
- 4 1 - - -
Playing games gives me
pleasure and relaxation
2 3 - - - -
Playing games stimulates
me emotionally
- 1 4 - - -
Playing games give me a
sense of control
3 2 - - - -
Playing games motivate me
to keep on studying
1 3 1 - - -

13. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Playing games stimulates my curiosity
Playing games gives me pleasure and relaxation
Playing games stimulates me emotionally
Playing games give me a sense of control
Playing games motivate me to keep on studying
Perceptions of using computer game based for vocabulary learning
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Don’t Know