Vocabulary Enrichment in Filipino Language Through the Pou Memory Game

Language proficiency is essential for interacting across cultures. This study looks at how well the Pou Memory Game improves the Filipino vocabulary of Grade 8 students. Conducted during the 2024-2025 school year, the research took place in a public secondary school in Misamis Occidental. A group of 28 Grade 8 students, chosen because they showed low performance in Filipino, participated. The study used a classroom-based action research design, which included lesson plans, pretests, and posttests. Researchers analyzed the data with descriptive statistics like mean, frequency, and percentage, using a t-test to check if the students’ improvement was significant. Results showed that before the intervention, students had low vocabulary skills, with everyone falling short of expectations. The study found that students struggled with Filipino vocabulary at first, showing low performance before using the Pou Memory Game. After adding the game to lessons, their vocabulary skills improved significantly, with many students achieving high scores. The game also boosted motivation, confidence, and engagement during Filipino classes. This indicates that the Pou Memory Game is an effective and enjoyable way to enhance vocabulary, especially for students who learn better through interactive methods. These findings point out the value of educational games in making vocabulary teaching more effective and fun. The study recommends integrating similar tools into language instruction and exploring their application in other subject areas. Filipino teachers may use the Pou Memory Game for vocabulary instruction, especially in challenging texts. Schools should consider incorporating mobile games into blended learning to boost student engagement. It also encourages the development of more vocabulary games to suit various learning styles, along with regular assessments to track progress. Additionally, teacher training on game-based learning is suggested, and future research could explore similar tools in other subjects or language skills.