The Use of Kahoot! In Increasing the Motivation of Pupils With Special Educational Needs in English Language Learning

Abstract

The Malaysian Ministry of Education has ensured equality of education for pupils with special educational needs (SEN) in learning English in schools. Despite the passing years and a significant investment in teaching the English language, there are still several pupils who have not yet reached a high level of language proficiency. The purpose of this study is to explore the extent of the use of the Kahoot! application! contribute to motivating SEN in learning English. The study used a quasi-experimental design. Plus, quantitative and qualitative methods are used in the study. Fourteen SEN pupils from Sekolah Kebangsaan Paya Rumput, Melaka were selected as sample studies through purposeful sampling techniques. Data collection procedures are implemented with the permission of the Education Policy Planning and Research Division (eRAS) and study schools. Next, pre-test and post-test as well as teaching using the Kahoot! module conducted after a pilot study was conducted at the study site. In the data analysis, the data obtained from the post-test is compared with the results of the pre-test to identify the level of SEN achievement. Followed, the qualitative feedback was analyzed thematically to determine the level of motivation of the treatment group in learning English. Therefore, the results of the pre-test and post-test are used to identify the level of SEN's motivation in learning English. The results show that the motivation level of SEN is high with the use of Kahoot! in learning.