The influence of game mechanics on motivation to learn and teach

the article is devoted to the analysis of the influence of game mechanics on motivation for learning and teaching. The author considers how the division of educational material into levels with increasing complexity contributes to a sense of achievement and strengthens interest in the learning process. Competitive and cooperative elements enhance involvement, develop command skills and stimulate students to the best results. Special attention is paid to the plot lines that create an emotional connection with the material and develop critical thinking. The concept of “freedom of failure” is of particular importance, which reduces stress and allows students to perceive errors as part of the learning process. The article analyzes endogenous and exogenous teaching video games, as well as various levels of immersion: tactical, strategic and narrative. The importance of a stream state that contributes to deep concentration and productivity is emphasized. Games serve as an addition to classical approaches, making training interesting. Games provide a unique opportunity to listen to the live speech of native speakers or people with different levels of language language. In conclusion, the author claims that gaming mechanics, with proper integration with educational tasks, is able to effectively supplement traditional teaching methods, making the process more exciting and productive.

motivation, video game, gamification, modern educational trends, foreign language, teacher