ELT and Digital Gamification: Perceptions of Pakistani English Language Teachers

Abstract

                It is the century of technology. Technological advancements have transformed the ways of working in every field of life including language teaching. This quantitative survey research aimed to investigate Pakistani English language teachers’ perceptions of using digital gamification in language teaching. A total of 56 teachers comprising 34 males and 22 females participated in the survey. 31 out of these were from public and 25 were from private schools. An online questionnaire, using Google Forms, was used to collect data. SPSS 26 was used to analyze the data based on frequency analysis, descriptive analysis, and T-test. Teachers agreed that digital gamification can improve language skills and build confidence in students so it should be embedded in language classrooms and teachers should be trained for its utilization. No difference of opinion in male versus female and private versus public school teachers for using digital gamification was observed. Using digital gamification in language teaching is recommended while designing a curriculum, making policy, or planning a lesson.