The development of Аrabic language competencies in Israeli seccondary school students through gamification: applied aspects = Развитие компетентности в арабском языке у учащихся средних школ Израиля средствами геймификации: прикладные аспекты

Abstract

The educational reality reveals a decline in the level of Arabic language competence among Israeli school students. This study aims to show the way of enhancing the Arabic language competence of seventhgrade students in Arab schools in Israel through a gamification educational model. The model was applied to a sample of students divided into four groups, using an interactive virtual environment (Hayacities on the Roblox platform). The results of the pre-tests revealed a severe weakness in Arabic language competence standards, linked to the absence of a positive emotional connection with the language. Furthermore, the application of the model demonstrated a clear improvement in competence and motivation levels, proving that gamification is a methodological approach capable of bringing about a fundamental transformation in language learning.