Using Gamification Concepts in World Music Courses to Enhance Learning and Motivation in Students

Abstract

        This research aimed to 1) compare the learning achievement before and after studying the world music course using the gamification concept, 2) study the effect of enhancing motivation in learning, and 3) study the satisfaction of the learners towards the learning management based on the gamification approach. The target population was 15 second-year music education students. The research instruments were (1) learning media and exercises during the study using Class Point 3 topics: Philippine music, Indonesian music, and Indian music based on gamification principles, (2) an achievement test, and (3) a questionnaire on the satisfaction of the learners towards the gamified instruction. The statistics used for data analysis included t-tests, means, and standard deviations. The research showed that 1) the academic achievement after studying was significantly higher than before studying at the statistical level of .05, 2) The learners had the highest level of motivation, and 3) The learners' satisfaction with the gamified learning management was at the highest level. These findings suggest that integrating gamification into music education can significantly enhance learner engagement and outcomes.