GAMIFIED CONCEPT PAPER PRESENTATIONS: ENHANCING LEARNER SUCCESS AND 21ST CENTURY SKILLS IN ACADEMIC RESEARCH

Gamified concept paper presentations (GCPPs) have the potential to enhance learner success and 21st-century skills in academic research. This study investigated the effectiveness of GCPPs in a mixed-methods study with 114 Senior High School Grade 12 students taking English for Academic and Professional Purposes. The quantitative results showed that GCPPs led to higher levels of learner engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes than traditional concept paper presentations (TCPPs). The qualitative results from focus group interviews with learners and instructors revealed that GCPPs were more engaging and motivating than TCPPs and that they promoted the development of 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.