افاق للعلوم
Volume 8, Numéro 5, Pages 23-34
2023-12-29

Integrating Clickers In English For Specific Purposes (esp) Classes: A Study On The Effectiveness Of Kahoot! Application In Algerian Context

Authors : Boumediene Houda . Hamadi Nabil Aziz .

Abstract

This research study investigates the effectiveness of incorporating technology, specifically clickers like Kahoot! app, in an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) classroom. The primary objective is to enhance learning outcomes through real-time engagement and assessment. The methodology employed a comparative analysis of pre-test and post-test scores between control and experimental groups, with additional gender-based comparisons within the experimental group. The results indicate that the experimental group, utilizing clickers, performed better in post-test scores than the control group. However, no significant difference was observed between male and female participants within the experimental group. Based on these findings, the study recommends that ESP instructors integrate clickers into their teaching practices to improve student engagement and learning, underscoring the value of technology in ESP education.

Keywords

Clicker ; English for specific purposes ; Kahoot ; learners' needs