Development and Testing of a Mobile Game for English Proficiency Among Filipino Learners

Authors

Ma. Monica L. Moreno, Ateneo de Manila UniversityFollow
Dominique Marie Antoinette Manahan, Ateneo de Manila UniversityFollow
Marika Gianina Fernandez, Ateneo de Manila University
Michelle P. Banawan, Ateneo de Manila University
Jose Isidro Beraquit, Ateneo de Manila UniversityFollow
Marie Rianne M. Caparros, Ateneo de Manila University
Philip Caceres, Ateneo de Manila University
Walfrido David A. Diy, Ateneo de Manila UniversityFollow
Lean Rimes Sarcilla, Ateneo de Manila University
Francesco U. Amante, Ateneo de Manila UniversityFollow
Ma. Mercedes T. Rodrigo, Ateneo de Manila UniversityFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

2019

Abstract

This paper presents the testing and development of Learning Likha, an English language-based digital game for Filipino learners from 9- to 12-years old. The game focuses on the literacy skill of noting explicit details while incidentally learning about Filipino culture. In an in-vivo pilot test, we measured student comprehension and engagement. We found that the students who performed better and had greater confidence enjoyed using the software but were less engaged than those who performed more poorly.

Recommended Citation

Moreno, M., Manahan, D. M. A., Fernandez, M. G., Banawan, M., Beraquit, J. I., Caparros, M. R. M., Caceres, P., Diy, W. D., Sarcilla, L. R., Amante, F., & Rodrigo, Ma. M. T. (2019). Development and testing of a mobile game for English proficiency among Filipino learners. In M. Chang, H.-J. So, L.-H. Wong, F.-Y. Yu, & J.-L. Shih (Eds.), 27th International Conference on Computers in Education Conference Proceedings Volume 2 (pp. 246–251). Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education (APSCE). https://apsce.net/icce/icce2019/04_Proceedings.html