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Both traditional and gamified learning approaches offer distinct advantages and challenges. By comparing them side-by-side, educators can make informed decisions on when and how to apply gamification in English teaching.

Learning objective:

To compare traditional and gamified instructional approaches by designing a comparative chart that identifies key differences, in order to critically evaluate the advantages of gamification in English teaching.

comparative chart that identifies key differences