Investigating the Role of Gamification in Enhancing Student Engagement and Learning Motivation

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Rationale 1.2 Purpose of the Study 1.3 Research Questions 1.4 Structure of the Thesis 2. Literature Review 2.1 Definition of Gamification 2.2 Theoretical Frameworks 2.3 Gamification in Education 2.4 Student Engagement Theories 2.5 Motivation Models 3. Research Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Data Collection Methods 3.3 Sample Selection 3.4 Data Analysis Techniques 4. Case Studies 4.1 Successful Gamification Strategies 4.2 Case Study: Primary Education 4.3 Case Study: Higher Education 5. Findings 5.1 Impact on Student Engagement 5.2 Influence on Learning Motivation 5.3 Comparative Analysis of Case Studies 6. Discussion 6.1 Interpretation of Findings 6.2 Implications for Educators 6.3 Limitations of the Study 7. Conclusion 7.1 Summary of Key Findings 7.2 Recommendations for Practice 7.3 Suggestions for Future Research 8. References