Gamification and its influence on verbal reasoning in basic education students
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Gamification has emerged as an innovative pedagogical strategy, integrating game elements into learning to foster engagement and the development of cognitive skills. This study aimed to analyze the influence of gamification on verbal reasoning among students in the tenth year of Basic Education at Unidad Educativa Liceo Cristiano in Guayaquil. A quantitative approach was employed, with a non-experimental, cross-sectional design and a correlational level of research. The sample consisted of 50 students selected through non-probabilistic sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire with 15 items, evaluated on a five-point Likert scale, and analyzed using descriptive and correlational statistics. The results revealed a positive and significant correlation between gamification and verbal reasoning, indicating that gamified strategies are associated with higher levels of verbal reasoning. Items related to interactivity, motivation, and critical thinking achieved high scores, highlighting the effectiveness of game dynamics and reward systems. Although the strategies showed high levels of acceptance, the item related to interest in complex topics received the lowest score, pointing to an area for improvement. It is concluded that gamification has been established as an effective tool to enhance verbal reasoning, increase motivation, and improve learning. Future studies should explore its long-term impact and application in more diverse contexts to optimize its pedagogical implementation.
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María Elizabeth Durazno-Chimbo , Universidad Estatal de Milagro - Ecuador
https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0000-6491
Master in Education with a mention in Linguistics and Literature at the State University of Milagro, Graduate in Educational Sciences with a mention in Primary Education from the University of Guayaquil, Higher Technician in Computer Science from the Franklin Verduga Loor Higher Technological Institute, Teacher in the area of language and literature at the upper basic level and high school at the Liceo Cristiano Educational Unit of Guayaquil.
Mayner Julieta Ayovì Paredes
Master in Education with a mention in Linguistics and Literature at the State University of Milagro, Graduate in Educational Sciences with a mention in Language and Literature from the University of Guayaquil. Teacher in the area of language and literature of the Unified General Baccalaureate at the Liceo Cristiano Educational Unit of Guayaquil.
Jenniffer Sobeida Moreira Choez, Docente de Posgrado de la Universidad Estatal de Milagro
Doctoral candidate at the University of Palermo Argentina, Master in Pedagogy of Digital Environments, Master in Business Administration, Specialist in Science, Technology and Society, Graduate of the Master in Management and Quality Assurance in Higher Education, Graduate in Executive Secretarial Studies, Postgraduate Lecturer at the State University of Milagro.
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