Gamification as a strategy for developing listening comprehension. A motivating and effective approach
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https://doi.org/10.62451/rep.v3i2.98Keywords:
Gamification, listening comprehension, intrinsic motivation, active learning, communicative competenceAbstract
Gamification has emerged as an innovative pedagogical strategy that incorporates playful elements into educational contexts to enhance intrinsic motivation and student engagement. In the specific field of English listening comprehension, its application has shown positive impacts on the development of linguistic and cognitive skills, such as sustained attention, identification of prosodic nuances, and contextual interpretation of oral messages. This study, from a qualitative-descriptive approach, analyzes how the implementation of interactive platforms and challenge-based dynamics increase active participation among high school students. Empirical studies, support that gamification not only improves academic performance but also fosters transversal skills like collaboration and creative problem-solving. It is concluded that, under rigorous pedagogical design, this methodology can transform traditional listening comprehension teaching into a meaningful experience aligned with 21st-century demands.
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