Vol. 1 No. 3 (2026), Articles
Vol. 1 No. 3 (2026)

The Role of Gamification in Teaching Vocabulary to Secondary School Students

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Published 2026-06-08
Sabirova Gulnoza
PhD in Pedagogical Sciences, Associate Professor National Research University 'Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers' Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Baratova Mohiniso
Student National Research University 'Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers'
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Keywords

gamification, vocabulary learning, secondary school students, motivation, English language teaching, classroom engagement, innovative methods.

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Sabirova Gulnoza, & Baratova Mohiniso. (2026). The Role of Gamification in Teaching Vocabulary to Secondary School Students. Zamonaviy ta’lim Va Tilshunoslik Rivoji, 1(3), 3-6. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20595283
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Abstract

This paper explores the effectiveness of gamification as an instructional strategy for teaching vocabulary to secondary school students. In modern education, there is a growing need for innovative methods that enhance learner engagement and promote long-term vocabulary retention beyond traditional memorization-based approaches. Gamification enables teachers to increase students' motivation, activate classroom participation, and support effective vocabulary acquisition. The paper analyzes the advantages, practical application, and impact of gamification on secondary school learners' motivation in English vocabulary learning.

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