Skip to Main Content
 

Global Search Box

 
 
 
 

Files

File List


MA Thesis Maha Alhajry 23__final format approved LW 12-11-2023.pdf (302 KB)

Digital Accessibility Report

File List


Alhajry Acrobat Accessibility Report__LW__.html (8.12 KB)

ETD Abstract Container

Abstract Header

The Importance of Integrating Video Games: A Case Study of College Students in Literacy Classroom

Alhajry, Maha Jazzi
http://orcid.org/0009-0004-5789-3900
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton170241688992301

Abstract Details

2023, Master of Arts (M.A.), University of Dayton, English.
A major focus of this paper is to demonstrate that adults can benefit from educational video games in literacy classrooms. By reviewing studies on video games in education, I aim to determine the importance of educational video games by observing and interviewing English language learners who play adventure and commercial video games. Moreover, I examine the language and literacy in games such as Fifa, Fortnight, Call of Duty, Black Ops, and Apex Legends. Teachers lack experience and knowledge regarding video games that can serve educational purposes, resulting in existing limitations. Based on my review of the current literature, I confirm Heins' claim that adventure video games would not replace the teaching of core content, but rather reinforce concepts and skills. As confirmed by Lacasa, Martinez, and Mendez (2008), the objective was to explore concepts and themes, demonstrating how it could be used to promote literacy skills and promote multimodal communication. Considering this, it is my hope that educators can integrate educational video games into their teaching practices to improve student achievement. Last but not least, I suggest future research and recommendations for student learning and instruction.
Jennifer Haan, Dr. (Advisor)
English As A Second Language
Video games. Educational video games. Commercial video games.

Recommended Citations

Citations

  • Alhajry, M. J. (2023). The Importance of Integrating Video Games: A Case Study of College Students in Literacy Classroom [Master's thesis, University of Dayton]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton170241688992301

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Alhajry, Maha. The Importance of Integrating Video Games: A Case Study of College Students in Literacy Classroom. 2023. University of Dayton, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton170241688992301.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Alhajry, Maha. "The Importance of Integrating Video Games: A Case Study of College Students in Literacy Classroom." Master's thesis, University of Dayton, 2023. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=dayton170241688992301

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

dayton170241688992301
44
© 2023, all rights reserved.
This open access ETD is published by University of Dayton and OhioLINK.