The L1 integration in form-focused tasks using a gamified approach in EFL classrooms

Authors

  • Ianatul Avifah Universitas Billfath, Indonesia
  • Nur Laily Lupita Sari Universitas Billfath, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33474/j-reall.v4i2.20173

Keywords:

EFL classrooms, form-focused task, gamified approach, L1 integration

Abstract

This study explored the use of L1 (Bahasa Indonesia) in EFL classrooms, specifically in form-focused tasks for grammar acquisition, using a gamified approach. This study was designed as analytical descriptive, employing a survey of students’ attitudes toward the use of L1 using a gamified approach in grammar acquisition and a reflective teaching journal of the lecturer using L1 in form-focused tasks. The participants of this research were 154 university students. The result revealed that the EFL students have a positive attitude toward the use of Bahasa Indonesia with a gamified approach in form-focused tasks. They further admitted that the judicious use of Bahasa Indonesia enabled them to acquire grammatical knowledge. Based on the lecturer’s reflective teaching journals, this study found that the lecturer needed to empower its potential and address shortcomings to achieve the goal of this approach to modifying the L1 use with gamification in EFL classrooms to be a productive means of grammar learning.

Author Biographies

Ianatul Avifah, Universitas Billfath, Indonesia

Ianatul Avifah is a graduate of MA in TESOL with a pathway to Educational Technology at The University of Manchester, United Kingdom. She has a big interest in technology and language learning, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), and educational technology. She is currently working in the Department of English Language Education at Universitas Billfath, Indonesia. Her current research interests focus on language learning and technology, multimedia design and

Nur Laily Lupita Sari, Universitas Billfath, Indonesia

Nur Laily Lupita Sari finished both of her bachelor's and master's degree from Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) majoring in English Language Teaching program. She is currently a lecturer in Universitas Billfath. Her research interest includes ELT, technology, and teacher professional development.

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2023-08-18

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Avifah, I., & Sari, N. L. L. (2023). The L1 integration in form-focused tasks using a gamified approach in EFL classrooms. Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL), 4(2), 135–145. https://doi.org/10.33474/j-reall.v4i2.20173

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Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): Journal of Research on English and Language Learning (J-REaLL)

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