The use of escape rooms to teach and learn English at university
Author(s)
Ángela Gómez López
Abstract
In the last few years, many Spanish university students have worked very hard in order to reach an acceptable level of English as prescribed by the Common European Framework of reference for Languages (CEFRL, Council of Europe, 2001). Some of them are unsuccessful and demotivated since traditional methodologies of English teaching seem not to fit their necessities. They spend many years learning grammar rules out of context and they do not feel confident enough to speak fluently. In this respect, many researchers in the field agree that innovation in language learning should be paramount in order to create successful learning environments. Thus, educators should accept the challenge to spark innovation within the classroom and be open to explore and experiment with those new teaching and learning spaces (Merchán, 2017). Therefore, the present chapter intends to create authentic and motivating learning experiences among university students introducing a trending game called ‘escape room’ in the English classroom. This innovative methodology of learning integrates the four skills of language in a context (reading, listening, speaking and writing). Moreover, the combination of content and game may help motivate students in their learning process (Figueroa, 2015).
Keywords
Escape rooms, English learning, university.
DOI: 10.58909/ad19751569
Pages
94-102
HOW TO CITE
Gómez López, A. (2019). The use of escape rooms to teach and learn English at university. In PérezAldeguer, S., & Akombo, D. (Eds.), Research, technology and best practices in Education. (pp. 94-102). Eindhoven, NL: Adaya Press. https://doi.org/10.58909/ad19751569