The effect of using computer games on lower basic stage students' achievement in English at al–Mafraq schools
Other Title(s)
أثر استخدام الألعاب الحاسوبية في تحصيل طلبة المرحلة الأساسية للغة الانجليزية في مدارس المفرق
Dissertant
Thesis advisor
Comitee Members
Batayinah, Ahmad H. A.
Rababah, Ghalib
Abu al-Shair, Awatif
University
Al albayt University
Faculty
Faculty of Educational Sciences
Department
Department of Curricula and Instruction
University Country
Jordan
Degree
Master
Degree Date
2010
English Abstract
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of using computer games on the lower basic stage student's achievement in learning English at Al-Mafraq Schools.
This study is an attempt to answer the following questions : 1.
Are there any significant statistical differences on students' achievement in learning English attributed to the method of teaching (computer games vs.
the traditional method)? 2.
Are there any significant statistical differences on students' achievement attributed to the technique of teaching (individuals, pairs and groups)? The population of this study consisted of all lower basic stage students in Al-Mafraq schools during the scholastic year 2009 / 2010.
However, the sample of this study consisted of 55 male and female third grade students at Al-Abrar school. The instrument of the study was an achievement test that aimed at measuring students' performance.
The independent variables were the teaching method, technique and the computer games.
The dependent variable was the student's achievement in English. The findings of the study revealed significant differences in the mean scores between the control and the experimental groups, students' performance of experimental group was better than that of the control group. Furthermore, the findings revealed that the experimental group had significant differences in the mean scores between the individual, pairs and groups technique, in favor of the individual technique.
Based on the findings of the study, the researcher presented some recommendations to the Ministry of Education and EFL teachers.
Main Subjects
Topics
No. of Pages
48
Table of Contents
Table of contents.
Abstract.
Chapter One : introduction.
Chapter Two : review of related literature.
Chapter Three : methods and procedures.
Chapter Four.
Chapter Five : discussion and recommendations.
References.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shakhatrah, Sirin Yasin. (2010). The effect of using computer games on lower basic stage students' achievement in English at al–Mafraq schools. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Al albayt University, Jordan
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shakhatrah, Sirin Yasin. The effect of using computer games on lower basic stage students' achievement in English at al–Mafraq schools. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Al albayt University. (2010).
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-315078
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shakhatrah, Sirin Yasin. (2010). The effect of using computer games on lower basic stage students' achievement in English at al–Mafraq schools. (Master's theses Theses and Dissertations Master). Al albayt University, Jordan
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-315078
Language
English
Data Type
Arab Theses
Record ID
BIM-315078
