GAMIFICATION IN TEACHING AND LEARNING
ALMER A. LAURETA
If you inject some enthusiasm into the delivery of the lesson, the students will be more encouraged to listen and pay closer attention, which will assist them in learning what the instructors want them to learn and in achieving their own personal objectives.
It is necessary to have a solid understanding of what "gamification" entails. It is related to the classrooms of individual instructors and the use of game-like concepts in settings that are not specifically games in order to encourage certain behaviors.
The term "gamification" refers to the act of incorporating a gaming mechanism into a process that does not often include games.
Gamification has a number of goals, one of which is to personalize or customize education. Gamification may be beneficial to students since it treats children differently. If gamification is applied, it is possible that students will be able to modify their behavior in a manner that is not typical. Teachers are required to carry out student evaluations in order to make decisions about the instructional methods and approaches that they will use in their own classrooms. It is crucial to have an understanding that there are a great amount of distinct sorts of student differences.
Incentives are the cornerstone around which the notion of gamification is built. Within the framework of this discussion, both intrinsic and extrinsic kinds of motivation are used. Assimilation, mastery, spontaneous interest, and exploration are the four components that make up intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation is described as an innate tendency to participate in activities that are driven by personal interest and curiosity. Some examples of extrinsic motivators are monetary reward, good assessments, awards, and material things. Other examples include praise and plaudits.
When it comes to learning and teaching, the main focus of attention should always be on the person being taught. The child has to lead the class and take the initiative to do so. In order to assist students in acquiring the abilities essential to study on their own, it is conceivable for educators to take on the role of facilitators. As students go through their educational journey, it is of the utmost importance to ensure that they have a certain level of enjoyment in the process of learning.
-oOoThe author is Teacher III at Masamat Elementary School