Optimising Students’ Enjoyment and Engagement in Learning via Scaffolding-fused Digital Game-based Learning

T Sahaya Mary; B William Dharma Raja

doi:10.17485/IJST/v17i10.2439

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Optimising Students’ Enjoyment and Engagement in Learning via Scaffolding-fused Digital Game-based Learning

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Indian Journal of Science and Technology

DOI: 10.17485/IJST/v17i10.2439

Year: 2024, Volume: 17, Issue: 10, Pages: 891-898

Original Article

Optimising Students’ Enjoyment and Engagement in Learning via Scaffolding-fused Digital Game-based Learning

T Sahaya Mary^1*, B William Dharma Raja²

¹Research Scholar, Department of Education, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, 627 012, Tamil Nadu, India
²Professor & Head, Department of Education, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, 627 012, Tamil Nadu, India

*Corresponding Author
Email: [email protected]

Received Date:10 October 2023, Accepted Date:06 February 2024, Published Date:27 February 2024

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Abstract

Objective: To determine how a scaffolding-fused digital game impacted primary school students' enjoyment and engagement in Mathematics. Method: This experimental study was carried out with two groups of primary students. The experimental group was taught using the scaffolding fused digital game-based learning, whereas the control group was taught with the conventional method. The instruments used in this study were pre and post-interviews, and, pre and post-observations. The data were analysed using independent t-tests, matched pair t-tests and a One-way Analysis of Covariance. Findings: The results revealed statistically significant differences concerning enjoyment (F = 34.373, P < .05) and engagement (F = 6.498, P < .05) in mathematics learning at 0.01. The enjoyment and engagement of students in the experimental group were much higher than that of the control group. Novelty: As a result of technological advancement, games play an essential role in mathematics education today. Affective factors, precisely emotions, have been widely recognised as influential elements contributing to enjoyment engagement and achievement in the learning process. Engaged learners are motivated, inspired, and eager to put effort into their learning.

Keywords: Scaffolding, Enjoyment, Engagemen, Digital game based learning

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