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YouTube as a source of language input: Early findings on children’s L2 acquisition Pakaja, Marina; Ninsiana, Widhiya; Ramadhani, Dian Puspita; Husain, Nur Arifah A.
Teacher in Educational Research Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Research and Social Study Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33292/ter.v6i1.274

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Evidence on how YouTube contributes to children’s second language (L2) acquisition remains limited, particularly in early childhood settings. This study examines the impact of YouTube and the factors shaping L2 learning among children. Using an exploratory descriptive approach with two participants aged 3 and 5, the study indicates that guided exposure to target-language YouTube content may support incidental gains in vocabulary, common expressions, and context-appropriate language use. Several factors appear to be associated with outcomes: (1) age, with preschoolers showing readiness to uptake novel forms; (2) presentation and input quality, including curated resources and caregiver support; (3) children’s intrinsic motivation to view and imitate; and (4) first-language (L1) influence, which can both facilitate and constrain transfer to L2. The findings suggest that parents and educators should provide active mediation, select developmentally appropriate content, and pair media exposure with offline interaction to enhance the meaningfulness of input. Given the small scale of this study, conclusions should be interpreted cautiously; future research with larger samples and stronger designs is recommended to validate and extend these preliminary insights.
Trends and Developments in Online Collaborative Writing: A Bibliometric Review Ramadhani, Dian Puspita; Ayuba, Hasan
Journal of English Teaching and Linguistic Issues (JETLI) Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023): Journal of English Teaching and Linguistic Issues (JETLI)
Publisher : English Education Department

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58194/jetli.v2i1.1831

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The digital era has revolutionized educational practices, with online collaborative writing emerging as a pivotal approach in fostering student engagement, critical thinking, and communication skills. This bibliometric study aims to analyze the trends and developments in research on online collaborative writing over the past decade, highlighting key contributions, research methodologies, and thematic focuses within the field. By employing bibliometric tools such as VOSviewer and Bibliometrics, the study examines publications from leading academic databases, offering insights into the evolution of this pedagogical method. The findings reveal significant growth in the number of studies, with a particular surge during the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis also uncovers a predominance of quantitative research designs, particularly quasi-experimental studies, while identifying gaps in qualitative research. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of online collaborative writing research, suggesting future directions for investigation and emphasizing the relevance of this practice beyond educational settings in an increasingly digital and collaborative world.