Mobile Game Application for Enhancing English Language Learning for Fifth-Grade Students

แอปพลิเคชันเกมบนอุปกรณ์เคลื่อนที่เพื่อส่งเสริมการเรียนรู้ภาษาอังกฤษสำหรับนักเรียนชั้นประถมศึกษาปีที่ 5

Abstract

          This research aimed to 1) develop a mobile game application for enhancing English language learning for Grade 5 elementary school students, and 2) evaluate the quality of the application as well as the satisfaction of its users. The game application was designed and developed using a 2D game approach focused on enhancing vocabulary, conversation, and reading skills through two types of in-game activities: a vocabulary matching game and an English task-based game, in which players must pass a test to progress to the next level. The sample consisted of 25 Grade 5 students selected through simple random sampling from schools located in urban areas of Muang District, Ubon Ratchathani. The instruments used in this study included the mobile game application for promoting English learning for Grade 5 students, a prototype application usability assessment, and a user satisfaction evaluation. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation.

          The results of the study showed that the developed game application was compatible with the Android operating system. Expert evaluations revealed that the application was highly appropriate (  = 3.95, S.D. = 0.81). The evaluation of student satisfaction indicated a high level of satisfaction (  = 4.37, S.D. = 0.71). The findings suggest that this mobile game application is an effective tool for enhancing English language learning in an engaging and interactive manner for Grade 5 elementary school students.