EXPLORING THE ROLE OF GAMIFICATION IN ENHANCING STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

This paper examines the concept of gamification in education, emphasizing its benefits and challenges through an extensive review of existing literature. Gamification has been increasingly adopted as a pedagogical tool in various educational contexts to enhance student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes. This review synthesizes findings from multiple studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of gamification on both students and educators. Additionally, the paper identifies gaps in the current literature and proposes directions for future research.