Leveraging MALL in Higher Education: A Study on Duolingo's Efficacy in Enhancing Language Learning Motivation

Authors

  • La Ode Achmad Suherman Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton, Baubau, Indonesia
  • Farisatma Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton, Baubau, Indonesia
  • Krisnawati Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton, Baubau, Indonesia
  • Nurhadi Hamka Universitas Khairun, Ternate, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31849/elsya.v6i3.22843

Keywords:

Dualingo MALL Learning Motivation Gamification Non-English Major Students, Dualingo, MALL, Learning motivation, Gamification, Non-English Students

Abstract

This study explores the effectiveness of Duolingo, a Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) application, in enhancing English learning motivation among students from the accounting and management study programs. Non-English major students often face time constraints in formal language learning, with only 24 hours of English classes throughout their college years. This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a mixed-method approach to analyze data from 56 students who participated in a self-study program using Duolingo for six weeks. Quantitative analysis using the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test revealed that 85.7% of students experienced a significant increase in motivation. Qualitative findings from in-depth interviews indicated that gamification elements such as levels and leaderboards played a role in enhancing motivation and engagement. This study suggests that Duolingo presents a potential solution to time constraints in formal English education at universities.

Author Biographies

  • La Ode Achmad Suherman, Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton, Baubau, Indonesia

    La Ode Achmad Suherman is a Lecturer at Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton, focusing on language studies and sociolinguistics. He earned his Master’s in English Language Studies from Hasanuddin University and his Bachelor’s in English Education from Universitas Dayanu Ikhsanuddin. His diverse publications span topics such as metaphorical domains in English corpora, educational media through Wolio proverbs, and multimedia applications for Indonesian language evaluation. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief of APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities and a reviewer for DIGLOSIA: Jurnal Kajian Bahasa, Sastra dan Pengajarannya. His research continues to explore sociolinguistic patterns, educational linguistics, and local wisdom in language learning.

  • Farisatma, Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton, Baubau, Indonesia

    Farisatma is a Lecturer in the Elementary Teacher Education Department at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (FKIP). She completed her Bachelor's degree in English Education at Universitas Dayanu Ikhsanuddin and her Master's degree in English Language Studies at Hasanuddin University. Her focus includes innovative methods in elementary education, such as vocabulary enrichment through the Total Physical Response (TPR) method and collaborative approaches to enhance grammar proficiency

  • Krisnawati, Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton, Baubau, Indonesia

    Krisnawati is a Lecturer at Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton in Baubau City. She holds a Master's degree in Elementary Education with a focus on Elementary Education Mathematics from Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar, earned in 2022. She also completed her Bachelor's degree in Elementary School Teacher Education at Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton.

  • Nurhadi Hamka, Universitas Khairun, Ternate, Indonesia

    Nurhadi Hamka is a Lecturer at Universitas Khairun, North Maluku, specializing in linguistics and cultural studies. He earned his Master's in General and Applied Linguistics from the Australian National University and a Bachelor's in English Linguistics from Hasanuddin University. His recent publications focus on sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, morphology, and language policy in Indonesia. Additionally, he serves as an editor for several national accredited journals. His prior experience includes managing operations at the English Language Institute in Makassar.

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2024-10-30

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Leveraging MALL in Higher Education: A Study on Duolingo’s Efficacy in Enhancing Language Learning Motivation. (2024). Elsya : Journal of English Language Studies, 6(3), 231-243. https://doi.org/10.31849/elsya.v6i3.22843