Enhancing EFL vocabulary acquisition: The effectivess of educaplay
| dc.contributor.advisor | Pila, Manuel | |
| dc.contributor.author | Franklin Rodrigo, Campoverde Balla | |
| dc.coverage | Cuenca-Ecuador | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-02-13T16:16:44Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-02-13T16:16:44Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description | This paper analyzed the interactive and engaging nature of online educational games, which have gained notorious attention as they have become a great ally when learning a new language. This study examined how effective online educational games are regarding the improvement of learning vocabulary when learning a foreign language, focusing on using the Educaplay platform. Therefore, this study explored students' perceptions, measuring vocabulary acquisition, and assessed the influence on motivation and engagement. A sequential explanatory mixed methods design was applied to pre- and post-tests, surveys, and focus groups. This study involved two focus groups of Seventh-grade EFL learners: the experimental group, which participated in Educaplay-based vocabulary activities four times a week for eight weeks, and the control group, which followed a traditional vocabulary learning approach. The tests gave quantitative information to measure vocabulary progress, while surveys and group discussions gave descriptive details about students’ attitudes and thoughts on using online games for learning new words. The findings will enrich the understanding of how Educaplay, as a digital tools can support vocabulary development and encourage positive learning experiences in EFL contexts. | |
| dc.description.uri | Trabajo de investigación | |
| dc.format | application/pdf | |
| dc.format.extent | 15 páginas | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Cuenca, W. y Pila, M. (2025). Mejora de la adquisición de vocabulario en inglés como lengua extranjera: La eficacia de Educaplay. Runas. Revista de Educación y Cultura , 6 (11), e250258. https://doi.org/10.46652/runas.v6i11.258 | |
| dc.identifier.doi | https://doi.org/10.46652/runas.v6i11.258 | |
| dc.identifier.journal | Runas. Journal of Education and Culture | |
| dc.identifier.other | 19BT-2025-TEI15 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://dspace.ucacue.edu.ec/handle/ucacue/21468 | |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.publisher | Universidad Católica de Cuenca | |
| dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess | |
| dc.source | Universidad Catolica de Cuenca , UCACUE | |
| dc.subject | VOCABULARY; EFL LEARNING; EDUCATIONAL GAMES; EDUCAPLAY. | |
| dc.title | Enhancing EFL vocabulary acquisition: The effectivess of educaplay | |
| dc.type | info:eu-repo/semantics/article | |
| thesis.degree.discipline | MAESTRÍA EN ENSEÑANZA DE INGLES COMO LENGUA EXTRANJERA | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | Universidad Católica de Cuenca. Unidad Académica de Posgrado | |
| thesis.degree.level | Maestría | |
| thesis.degree.program | En linea |
