Using Gamification to Improve Literacy Skills

2022 ◽  
pp. 289-301
Author(s):  
Jamie Mahoney ◽  
Kristina M. Buttrey
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Traditional Teaching Methods ◽  
Pencil And Paper ◽  
Delivery Style ◽  
Tools And Methods

Students in the 21st century are learning by doing and playing. Teachers need to incorporate technology into everyday tasks. Games assist students in the learning process. Once students have learned a task through the playing process, they will remember this much easier and longer than simply doing a worksheet. Research shows students enjoy interactive and engaging activities and will choose these types of activities over pencil and paper types of activities. Teachers must prepare students for the future which involves more critical thinking and technological types of skills. Traditional teaching methods and styles have underused technology tools and pedagogical methods. The 2020 Covid pandemic and remote learning delivery style assisted teachers in developing new tools and methods to reach and teach all students with various and diverse needs.

Coding Is Lit: Integrating Coding and Literacy in Early Childhood Inclusive Settings

2021 ◽  
pp. 004005992110101
Author(s):  
Nicole S. Fenty ◽  
Abby Pierce ◽  
Julia Schildwachter
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Young Children ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Grade Level ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Inclusive Settings ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Common Grade ◽  
To Receive

There has been an increased emphasis in recent years on supporting young children with building 21st century literacy skills such as critical thinking and collaboration. Unfortunately, young children with or at risk for disabilities are unlikely to receive access to experiences that build 21st century literacies. Pre-coding activities, which include hands-on coding games and stories appropriate for young children, are one way to provide access to this population of students. The purpose of this article is to provide details about how educators in early childhood inclusive settings may integrate pre-coding activities with everyday routines and procedures as well as with common grade level appropriate read alouds. Fundamentals of pre-coding are provided along with guidelines for planning and instruction.

scholarly journals New Ways to Learn Geography – Challenges of the 21st Century

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-45
Author(s):  
Iwona Markuszewska ◽  
Minna Tanskanen ◽  
Josep Vila Subirós
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Instructional Methods ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Innovative Approach ◽  
International Project ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Approach To Learning ◽  
Erasmus Programme ◽  
Teaching Learning

Abstract The aim of the article is to get a closer overview of the non-instructional methods of the teaching-learning process of geography. To achieve this goal, the results of the international project Borderland: Border Landscapes Across Europe (undertaken in 2012 and 2013, within the framework of LLP-Erasmus Programme) was presented. Special attention was paid on the innovative approach to learning methods, namely learning by doing (LBD) that was experienced in a multinational environment during the project’s implementation.

INTEGRATING CRITICAL THINKING IN TEACHING ACADEMIC WRITING

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 144
Author(s):  
Dewi Sri Wahyuni
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
National Curriculum ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Writing Class ◽  
Numeracy Skills ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Character Building ◽  
The Third World

One of targets issued by UN through SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) in education is ensuring that all youth and adults have to achieve literacy and numeracy skills through long live education for both men and women. It is due to facts that education does not nationally wide spread among the developing and mostly, the third world countries. In those countries, the citizens whom literacy and numeracy skills are built up well are only them whose motivation in learning is high. Simply, it can be said that literacy awareness of those countries is unsatisfying. Realizing this fact, Indonesian government revises the National Curriculum of 2013 by the year 2017 and puts some important issues in learning process: (1) integrating five characters building; (2) elaborating literacy skills and 21st century skills (4C); and (3) integrating High Order Thinking Skill. Not only applied in lower education, these rules can be adopted also in higher education, such as university. Based on the literacy awareness and 4C skills that have to be developed during learning process, this research is aimed at increasing students’ soft skills through integrated character building, literacy skills habit, and critical thinking awareness in academic writing class. By enrolling action research to gain the objectives and taking whole semester, this research works on increasing students’ autonomy and honesty in learning, literacy in reading through article journal comprehension, and critical thinking through article journal summarizing.

scholarly journals ANALYZING THE METHOD GAME-BASED LEARNING

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Назым Кайрат
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Ability To Work ◽  
Traditional Teaching Methods

This article discusses the benefits of using game-based learning. The purpose of the article: to provide a method that would make it easier for students to understand and accept the new topics at school and to remember the learned materials for a long time.Increasing the interest and activity of schoolchildren is an important part of the learning process. Motivating students is one of the biggest challenges for teachers. It is quite possible that the use of traditional teaching methods alone will cause indifference in students. Therefore, it is better to use active learning methods so that the lesson is not boring. In this regard, the use of game-based learning technology can increase the motivation of students to learn.Based on the research materials, it can be concluded that the game-based learning method facilitates students' learning and motivates students, allows them to work with classmates, i.e. increases the ability to work in groups, helps to overcome indifference to mathematics, creates a fun learning environment.

scholarly journals ENGLISH TEACHERS’ EFFICACY IN USING PEDAGOGICAL TECHNIQUES TO PROMOTE HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ansori
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
21St Century Learning ◽  
School Level ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Pedagogical Techniques ◽  
The Impact

The 21st-century learning demanded students not only to be academically competent but also to master some crucial soft skills needed in today’s challenging world. Promoting and implementing HOTS becomes crucial things to do in the learning process. This study aimed to find out English teachers’ efficacy in using interactive, critical thinking and meta-cognitive pedagogical techniques to promote HOTS in the learning process. This study employed a survey research method. The research approach used is descriptive quantitative. Five Likert-scale questionnaires are used as the instruments for collecting the data. The questionnaires are distributed through the online form to 15 in-service English teachers at the secondary high school level. Furthermore, the data were analysed using a quantitative descriptive data analysis technique. The results of this study indicated that English teachers have high self-efficacy in using interactive, critical thinking, and meta-cognitive pedagogical strategies to promote HOTS in the learning process. The result of this study provides a preliminary understanding about the English teachers’ self-efficacy level in using some meaningful pedagogical techniques to promote HOTS in this 21st-century learning. This understanding will lead to the impact of their implementation in a real teaching context. Exploring their practice in the real classroom context in implementing HOTS becomes a crucial issue for further study.

scholarly journals INTEGRASI KETERAMPILAN ABAD 21 DALAM MODUL SOCIOLINGUISTICS: KETERAMPILAN 4C (COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATION, CRITICAL THINKING, DAN CREATIVITY)

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 455-466
Author(s):  
Winda Winda Trisnawati ◽  
Arini Kumala Sari
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
English Education ◽  
Teaching Material ◽  
Education Department ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Student Questionnaire

Preparing 21st century students to be able to compete in the future, teachers around the world promote several skills to face the challenges of 21st century development. Students need 21st century skills which are known as 4C skills (critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity). Integrating 21st century skills in the learning process effectively becomes very important. Teaching material as a source of learning is needed in this regard. One of the teaching materials is a module. The aim of this research is to develop an integrated Sociolinguistics module on 21st century skills that focus on 4C skills. It aims to find out the suitable of this module as teaching material for students in the English Education Department of STKIP Muhammadiyah Muara Bungo. This research method used research and development (R&D). The research procedure was divided into two, namely preparation and implementation. This research was conducted to students in the fifth semester of the academic year 2019/2020 English Education Department of STKIP Muhammadiyah Muara Bungo. Data collection techniques used questionnaire and observation sheets as instrument. This research data analysis technique used quantitative data analysis techniques and qualitative data analysis techniques. The results showed the recapitulation of assessment aspects from various experts, sociolinguistics lecturer, student questionnaire sheets, and observations sheet. The following are the percentages of the result module eligibility which includes: the results of the material expert validation was 61.3% (good category); the results of the validation of media experts was 75.8% (excellent category); module self-evaluation results by lecturers was 90% (excellent category); field trial observation sheet results was 78.9% (excellent category); and the results of the student questionnaire sheet was 76.3% (excellent category). So the sociolinguistics module which is integrated with 4C skills is appropriate to be used in the learning process.

scholarly journals Teaching And Learning Outside The Box And The Soft-Side Of Teaching Model

2006 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie Leong
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Effectiveness ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Teaching Model ◽  
Traditional Teaching ◽  
Effective Teacher ◽  
Traditional Teaching Methods ◽  
Outside The Box

Traditional teaching methods have been tested, examined and many have been published in a variety of disciplines. However, newer paradigms of teaching have evolved due to the availability of technology that is implemented in many educational institutions. Besides adopting technology as a means to teaching effectiveness, the ‘soft-side’ of teaching are apparent among the more educated and more knowledgeable learners. Teachers are transforming from a ‘figure-head’ to a ‘participant.’ This study discussed the newer technology to be utilized in the classrooms and proposed a ‘soft-side’ teaching model for the ‘new’ effective teacher in the 21st century. Teaching and learning outside the box are discussed.

scholarly journals Optimalisasi keterampilan pembelajaran abad 21 dalam proses pembelajaran pada Guru MTs Massaratul Mut’allimin Banten

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-72
Author(s):  
Beni Junedi ◽  
Isnaini Mahuda ◽  
Jaka Wijaya Kusuma
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
21St Century Learning ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Learning Skill ◽  
21St Century Learning Skills

[Bahasa]: Keterampilan abad 21 terdiri dari keterampilan communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving, serta creative and inovative. Keterampilan ini perlu di implementasikan guru dalam proses pembelajaran agar kualitas pembelajaran meningkat. Terbatasnya pengetahuan guru terhadap keterampilan pembelajaran abad 21 menjadi kendala pelaksanaan di dalam kelas. Oleh karena itu, perlu upaya pengenalan keterampilan pembelajaran abad 21 ini kepada guru agar dapat diimplementasikan dengan baik di kelas. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini dilaksanakan di MTs Massaratul Muta’allimin Banten dengan jumlah peserta sebanyak 8 guru. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan pemahaman guru terhadap keterampilan pembelajaran abad 21 dan cara mengimplementasi-kannya dalam proses pembelajaran. Pengabdian ini dilakukan dengan cara sosialisasi melalui penyampaian materi kemudian dilakukan evaluasi di akhir kegiatan yang terdiri dari tiga tahapan yaitu tahap awal, inti, dan akhir. Berdasarkan hasil angket di akhir kegiatan diperoleh data bahwa 78,13% guru memahami cara penyampaian materi, 78,13% guru dapat memahami materi dengan baik, 82,29% guru memberikan respon terhadap manfaat kegiatan, dan 81,25% guru dapat mengembangkan proses pembelajaran abad 21 di kelas. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa kegiatan pengabdian ini dapat mengoptimalkan pemahaman guru di MTs Massaratul Muta’llimin Banten terhadap keterampilan pembelajaran abad 21. Kata Kunci: keterampilan abad 21, communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving, creative and inovative [English]: The 21st Century skills consist of communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, as well as creative and innovative. This skill needs to be implemented by the teachers in the learning process so that the quality of learning increases. The limitation of teachers’ knowledge of 21st-century learning skills is an obstacle for implementation in the classroom. Therefore, it is necessary to introduce this 21st-century learning skill to the teachers so that it can be implemented well in the classroom. This community service program was carried out at MTs Massaratul Muta'allimin Banten with eight teachers as the participants. It aims to optimize teachers' understanding of 21st-century learning skills and how to implement them in the learning process. This program was held by means of socialization through the delivery of material then an evaluation was administered at the end of the activity in three stages namely the initial, core, and final stages. The results of the questionnaire at the end of the activity show that 78.13% of teachers understand how to deliver the material, 78.13% of teachers can understand the material well, 82.29% of teachers respond to the benefits of the activity, and 81.25% of teachers can develop 21st-century based learning process in the classroom. It can be concluded that this program can optimize teachers’ understanding of 21st-century learning skills. Keywords: 21st century skills; communication, collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving, creative and innovative

scholarly journals The Challenges of Functional Adult Literacy: A Descriptive Study on EFL Learners in Beqaa District

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-48
Author(s):  
Eman Saleh
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Adult Literacy ◽  
Rapid Change ◽  
Computer Skills ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Functional Literacy

The world witnesses a rapid change as a result of the technological revolution thatshapes people's daily lives. This new lifestyle demands from 21st-century students new skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and computer skills. However, it is noticeable that literate people in Lebanon lack these skills which hinder their success at the professional and social levels. In this way, functional literacy is needed to help the literate to read, write, do calculations, and solve technical problems in the social and professional context. Therefore, this research conducted descriptive research on 100 EFL literate in the Beqaa using a questionnaire and a poll to test functional literacy level and to determine the challenges that prevent adult literates to act as functional literate in the 21st-century. The results affirmed that nearly half of EFL adult literates in the Beqaa district can act as functional literates, but the majority of them are at the intermediate level. The results also revealed that they need more improvements regarding developing English skills, technological skills, and numeracy skills. Thus, it is recommended to design training courses that develop functional adult literacy skills by presenting them in a procedure that depends on promoting communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and computer skills so that that the adult learners can substitute the gaps they missed in their educational systems and contribute in the sustainable development of the society

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