Purpose of my Research
My objective in doing this action research was to find out if the use of Game-Based Learning will help to increase my students’ Phonemic Awareness Skills at the …show more content…
Definition of key terms
To facilitate the understanding of this study, the following terms are defined below. Those words will be used throughout the research to highlight the different reading terms. The definitions will allow the reader to have a clear understanding of the use of each term.
Game-Based Learning: Game-based learning according to Trybus (2015) refers to the borrowing of certain gaming principles and applying them to real-life settings to engage users.
Game: According to Salen & Zimmerman (2003) is a system in which players engage in an artificial conflict, defined by rules that result in a quantifiable outcome.
Learning: This is the activity or process of gaining knowledge or skill by studying, practicing, being taught, or experiencing something. It is the activity of someone who learns (Merriam-Webster).
Improve: According to Dictionary.com “Improve” is to bring into a more desirable or excellent