The Use of ICT-mediated Gamification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language: A Systematic Review

Julián  Alberto López-Torres; Juan Pablo Hernández Ramos; Azucena Hernández Martín

doi:10.55777/rea.v18i36.7011

Authors

Julián Alberto López-Torres Universidad de Salamanca, España https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5294-0956
Dr. Hernández Universidad de Salamanca, España https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0902-5453
Dra. Hernández Universidad de Salamanca, España https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6731-7710

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55777/rea.v18i36.7011

Keywords:

Gamification, TEFL, ICT, CLIL, Communicative Approach

Abstract

Gamification is widely used in various educational settings. In teaching English as a foreign language, it has proven to enhance motivation and engagement in diverse learning processes and across different proficiency levels. This systematic review (SLR) is the result of a research project, and aims to present the most used methodologies, approaches, and frameworks for teaching English as a foreign language involving gamification mediated by ICT tools. Furthermore, the emphasis of this systematic literature review is to demonstrate how gamification has enhanced the educational experience over the last 5 yares, showcasing the benefits it may offer in foreign-language teaching and learning processes, whether in a hybrid, face-to-face, or entirely virtual methodology.

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Author Biographies

Julián Alberto López-Torres, Universidad de Salamanca, España

Teacher specialising in foreign languages, with extensive experience in teaching and learning processes in this field. He also holds a master's degree in ICT in education and a PhD in Training in the Knowledge Society. His work focuses on pedagogical innovation and the use of ICT tools in teaching and learning. Julián has participated in various international research projects. He currently works as coordinator and teacher in the Technology Department at Grupo Internacional SEK.

Dr. Hernández, Universidad de Salamanca, España

Researcher and professor at the University of Salamanca, specialising in research methods in social sciences. With a solid background as a teacher and educational psychologist, and a master's degree in ICT in Education, his work focuses on teacher training and educational technology. He has participated in research projects both nationally and internationally. As a member of the GRIAL research group, he actively contributes to the advancement of his field of study and is the author of a large number of articles in indexed journals in the field of education.

Dra. Hernández , Universidad de Salamanca, España

Full professor at the Faculty of Education at the University of Salamanca. She has devoted herself, both as a teacher and researcher, to working on educational innovation and teacher training, focusing on models and strategies for teacher training and professional development. She has participated in numerous competitive research projects in the context of the GITE Research Group and currently in the Inforal Group, both nationally and internationally, in addition to having a significant number of publications on the aforementioned topics.

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