Ready player one? a conceptual analysis on the dynamics of critical thinking and meta cognition in game-based language learning

Supian, Nadya and Mohd. Asraf, Ratnawati and Idris, Wan Irma Sabrina and Hamzah, Hasleena (2019) Ready player one? a conceptual analysis on the dynamics of critical thinking and meta cognition in game-based language learning. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, 8 (7S2). pp. 113-120. ISSN 2278-3075

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Abstract

21st century learning involves mastering the 4 C’s, namely Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity. One pedagogical application that potentially capitalis-es these elements is game-based language learning in Multi-User Virtual Environments (MUVEs), such as massively multiplayer online role-playing games MMORPGs for learning English for Specific Purposes (ESP). This paper presents a conceptual analy-sis of how critical thinking and meta cognition are represented and interact with each other in game-based learning frameworks. We begin with an overview of game-based learning, a review of critical thinking in game-based language learning, followed by an analysis of the role of meta cognition in game-based language learning. Finally, a discussion on 4 game-based learning frame-works will be presented. By studying the interplay between criti-cal thinking, meta cognition and game-based language learning, we argue for the need to develop a holistic framework that ex-plains how these relate with each other, in order to further devel-op the pedagogical potential of using game-based language learning.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	792/76118
Uncontrolled Keywords:	critical thinking, meta cognition, game-based language learning
Subjects:	P Language and Literature > PE English
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education
Depositing User:	Prof. Dr. Ratnawati Mohd Asraf
Date Deposited:	22 Nov 2019 17:13
Last Modified:	29 Jun 2021 11:20
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/76118

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