Gamification in Language Classroom

Abstract

This article aimed to study gamification’s concept, components, types and application in language classroom. The key of language learning management includes teacher, learners and activities due to language is skill which learners have to act and practice through various activities and situations to activate expected behavior. Using gamification is a concept applying in language classroom in which gamification’s basic concept is consistent to learning management: Identify expected learning outcomes, indicators and objectives before class, and learners and context analysis is a main factor to set goal and learning outcome. Furthermore, using gamification has framework in setting structure and learning experience for learners’ participation correspond with language teaching achievement that learners should practice and experience through various situations. According to the study above, applying gamification in language management including 1) Analise Learners 2) Identify Learning Outcomes 3) Set Content and Language Level 4) Design Gamification Activities and 5) Assess and Evaluate, Give Feedback