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Description
Maintaining vocabulary retention and promoting long-term memory are essential goals in K-12 English Language Teaching (ELT), particularly in contexts where students struggle with passive memorization techniques. This study explores the use of Magical Flashcards - a visual and interactive tool grounded in cognitive learning theory and gamified learning - to enhance EFL learners’ lexical recall. Implemented by two English teachers across three schools in Dak Lak Province, the intervention involved over 160 students participating in color-coded, image-supported flashcard activities that combined repetition, peer collaboration, and game-based tasks. Data collected from vocabulary quizzes, formative assessments, and final tests during the 2024-2025 academic year revealed significant improvements in vocabulary retention, classroom engagement, and language application. The use of Magical Flashcards strengthened lexical memory and increased learner motivation through visual stimuli and social interaction. These findings highlight the practical benefits of incorporating multimodal tools in vocabulary instruction. Future directions include digital versions and AI-assisted personalization to extend the approach across diverse educational contexts.
Biography
Author:
Ms. Phuong To Thi My
Dong Du Secondary and High School, Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak Province
myphuong1412@gmail.com
Phuong To Thi My has been teaching English for 10 years. She has a passion for engaging students actively during lessons through various games and activities. Moreover, rather than sticking solely to textbooks, she also seamlessly weaves in elements from the outside world through songs, films, news, etc. For her, teaching is a colorful journey, and she dedicates herself to creating meaningful and enjoyable learning experiences for students.
Co-author:
Ms. Lien Bui Thi (MA)
Ngo Gia Tu High School, Daklak, Vietnam
haduongminhtuan@gmail.com
Lien Bui Thi has been an ELT teacher for 18 years and a GPS representative for Ngo Gia Tu High School at the GEIST International Foundation since 2018. She received scholarships from the U.S. Embassy to participate in some Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Programs and was funded by RELO to present at international conferences, including the VietTESOL International Conventions, the TESOL International Convention in the U.S. in 2019, and the Global Summit on Education in India in 2019. In 2022, she participated in the Fulbright TEA program at Georgia State University in the U.S. Recognized as a Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Expert since 2018, she is dedicated to creating a positive learning environment in her community.
