STUDENT'S PERCEPTION TOWARDS MMORPG VIDEO GAME AS A TOOL FOR LEARNING VOCABULARY

This research investigates the perceptions of students regarding the integration of Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs) into educational settings for the purpose of vocabulary acquisition and to know how do the students use MMORPG Video games in learning English vocabulary. As digital technologies continue to evolve, educators seek innovative approaches to engage and motivate students in language learning. This study focuses on MMORPGs, a genre of video games known for their immersive and interactive environments, as a potential tool for enhancing vocabulary skills. The research employs a qualitative-methods and interview approach with observation, to gather qualitative data from a diverse sample of students. The study explores participants' which consist of five male students at university of Muhammadiyah Malang experiences with MMORPGs, their perceived impact on vocabulary acquisition, and how they used the game to acquire new vocabulary. The results of this research provide valuable insights into the role of MMORPGs in fostering vocabulary development, shedding light on the nuances of student perception in the context of innovative educational approaches and they used the game to gain vocabulary also implement it on daily conversation in virtual context. As educators continue to explore diverse strategies to enhance language learning experiences, this study contributes to the ongoing discourse on the effective integration of digital gaming technologies in the classroom.