Résumé:
ABSTRACT
The current research aims to address the role of teachers and the techniques they use to
develop interactive skills for English Language Learners EFL. It also examines the impact of
using educational games to stimulate students’ English learning and increases interaction
within classroom. The study was conducted on a sample of second-year secondary school
students studying foreign languages at Aissa Hamitouche Institution in Bordj Bou Arreridj.
To achieve this objective, educational games were used with a sample of 20 males and
females students. To answer the study’s questions and test its hypothesis, two instruments
were used to conduct this research: a questionnaire that provided information about the
methods used by the teachers to develop interactive skills between the teacher and students or
among students, and classroom observation that included both students and the teacher. The
mixed method was the appropriate approach to accomplish this study. The data analysis was
done manually; thematic analysis was employed to analyze qualitative data collected through
classroom observation. The study’s results showed significant differences in teacher’s
responses regarding the techniques used and the positive impact of using educational games in
improving students’ interactive skills. On the other hand, the thematic analysis revealed that
most students actively engage with the stimulus technique throughout learning English with
educational games, which greatly contributed to enhance their self-confidence. Additionally,
most students showed great enthusiasm for participating in educational games with their
teacher, especially when asked to answer oral questions or discuss specific ideas.
