Indonesian EFL Journal: Journal of ELT, Linguistics, and Literature
Vol 11 No 2 (2025): (December) Indonesian EFL Journal: Journal of ELT, Linguistics, and Literature

Empowering ESP Teacher with Technology: Pedagogical Innovations in Vocational High Schools

Mustaqimah, Mustaqimah (Unknown)
Rafiqa, Rafiqa (Unknown)
Andi Adisaturrahimi, Andi Adisaturrahimi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Dec 2025

Abstract

The strategic integration of digital technologies into English for Specific Purposes (ESP) instruction has emerged as a critical dimension of pedagogical competence, particularly in vocational education settings where contextualized language learning is essential. This study investigates the digital pedagogical practices of an ESP teacher at a state vocational high school in Indonesia, framed by the National Teacher Competency Standards (Permendiknas No. 16/2007), specifically Standard 5, which emphasizes the effective utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) in teaching. Employing a qualitative case study design, data were gathered through systematic classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis. The findings indicate that the teacher demonstrated consistent and deliberate integration of digital technologies across all phases of instruction—including lesson planning, delivery, and assessment—using a range of tools such as mobile learning applications, interactive multimedia, and online evaluation platforms. The teacher’s approach was marked by a strong alignment between digital strategies and students' vocational profiles, resulting in increased learner engagement and contextual relevance. This study contributes to the growing discourse on digital pedagogy in ESP by providing empirical insights into how individual teacher can leverage technology not merely as an instructional aid, but as a transformative tool to support vocationally aligned, learner-centered education. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of targeted professional development in digital pedagogy that bridges technical skill and pedagogical depth, particularly for ESP practitioners in vocational education contexts

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Journal Info

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efl

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Subject

Arts Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

The journal welcomes contributions in such areas of current analysis as F Language Teaching and Learning, Language in Education, Language Planning, Language Testing, Curriculum Design and Development, Multilingualism and Multilingual Education, Discourse Analysis, Systemic and Functional Grammar, ...