Play And Learn : Developing The 21st Century Skills Of Learning Through Game-based Learning

Résumé: The interrelationship between game-based learning and the 21st century skills has attracted largely the researchers’ interest and attention. Although numerous studies discussed the positive effects of games on learning outcomes, the role of games in facilitating the acquisition of the 21st century skills is still underestimated. Related to this, the current research seeks to spot the light on the role of game-based activities in developing the 21st century skills of learning namely communication, critical thinking, collaboration and creativity. With a view to provide an answer of the main research question, a qualitative research study was conducted at the department of English , Abbes Laghrour University. As a tool of data collection , we opted for response prompts to assess first year students’ performance while being taught grammar lessons through a game-based learning process. The obtained results re vealed that gamification in foreign language classrooms has a vital role in training learners to develop the four C’s. Gamified learning provides learners with complicated tasks that boost them to think critically.Gamification also develops ,on the part of foreign language learners, the sense of community , teamwork and creativity.The paper , accordingly, provides valuable insights for researchers, instructors, syllabus designers and teachers about the crucial role of games in educational settings.

Publié dans la revue: الباحث