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English Language Education Reviews
Core Subject : Education,
The main focus of ELE Reviews is on the development and innovation of the following subjects: Current Trends of English Language Teaching and Learning English Language Education and Assessment Studies on English Educational Linguistics Studies on English Educational Literature Innovations of Technology in English Language Teaching and Learning Teacher Education and Professional Development in English Language Education Teaching English for Young Learners (TEYL) English Language Education and Entrepreneurship Local Wisdom Integration in English Language Education
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Pre-Service English Teachers’ Experiences in Joining Kampus Mengajar Program Fayza, Siti Alya; Daud, Afrianto; Masyhur
ELE Reviews: English Language Education Reviews Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): May
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Mas Said Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/elereviews.v4i1.7544

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Kampus Mengajar is part of Merdeka Belajar-Kampus Merdeka (MBKM) initiatives introduced by the Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia in early 2020. The objective is to enhance the quality of university graduates, enabling them to thrive in the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and Society 5.0. Additionally, the program aims to elevate the professionalism of students aspiring to become teachers. The aim of this research was to explore the experiences of pre-service English teachers in joining this program. This study employed a qualitative method with a narrative approach. Eight students of the English Education Study Program at a university in Indonesia participated in Kampus Mengajar were interviewed. They were selected using a purposive sampling technique. The data were collected through interviews and documentation. The analysis of the data resulted in the identification of four themes. These themes encompassed the motivation for participating in Kampus Mengajar program, the various types of activities undertaken, the lessons gained from teaching and non-teaching activities, and the skills that were improved throughout the program. Based on the results of this study, the participants shared remarkably similar experiences aiming to enhance their skills as university graduates and prospective teachers.
An Exhaustive Examination of the Integration of Literature into Teaching/Learning Strategies for Advancing English Reading Comprehension: A Systematic Literature Review Abdulrazzaq, Dulfqar Mhaibes; Edan, Mahmoud Arif; Heidarzadegan, Nazila
ELE Reviews: English Language Education Reviews Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/elereviews.v4i1.7637

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This study aims to provide an extensive literature review of previous studies conducted to demonstrate and investigate the effectiveness of using literature in teaching and learning reading comprehension at the middle education level. Consequently, this literature review was conducted using a systematic approach, involving searches across multiple academic databases on the addressed topic, which resulted in highlighting twenty articles conducted between 2010 and 2021. The systematic review method included identifying relevant studies, evaluating their quality, and synthesizing their findings. Furthermore, the researchers divided the main findings into two groups: the first one focused on using short stories, and the second group included all other literary genres. Both groups showed the positive effect of using short stories, comic stories, or novels as an efficacious method in developing, teaching, and learning reading comprehension skills, especially for adolescents and children. Therefore, this study suggests using different literary genres such as children’s short stories, fiction, and plays in middle education classrooms and employing new reading techniques and strategies to further motivate students. In addition, it recommends using a larger population and random assignment when selecting samples for future studies.
Indonesian EFL Students’ Writing Anxiety: Gender Overview Hz, Benni Ichsanda Rahman
ELE Reviews: English Language Education Reviews Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/elereviews.v4i1.7722

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This study aims to examine the relationship between gender and foreign language writing anxiety among English as a Foreign Language (EFL) pre-service teachers’ students. Utilizing a qualitative case study, the research involved 56 participants, divided equally between male and female students, all enrolled in the English Language Education Study Program at a state university in North Sumatra. A survey of the Second Language Writing Anxiety Scale (SLWAS) was assigned to participants to determine their level of anxiety. To explore how gender, anxiety levels, and students’ experiences and engagement with second/foreign language writing anxiety are connected, the data gathered from the questionnaire were analyzed and grouped according to the participants’ gender. The data analysis shows show that among male respondents, 32.14% experienced high writing anxiety, 64.28% reported moderate anxiety, and 3.58% had low anxiety levels. For female respondents, 39.28% experienced high anxiety, 57.14% reported moderate anxiety, and 3.58% had low anxiety levels. Overall, both male and female participants possess varying levels of writing anxiety, with a higher percentage of females experiencing high anxiety compared to males, although the difference is not significant. More extensive research, incorporating a wider variable, is needed to deepen our understanding of how gender relates to writing anxiety.
Designing English Reading Materials For Law Students Anwar, Qosim Khoiri; Triana, Yunika; Umwari, Yvette
ELE Reviews: English Language Education Reviews Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/elereviews.v4i1.8546

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English is a language that is generally difficult to understand for most students. Providing reading materials is one of the necessary approaches that should be undertaken by professors. This research aims to explore information regarding the needs of students in learning English and describe how reading materials for law students at a university in Indonesia are designed. The research and development (R&D) method is employed, implementing the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The results indicate that the majority of students greatly require materials that can enhance their reading skills. After the reading materials are designed and implemented in class, an evaluation is conducted to further develop the materials. The evaluation results, as responded to by students and expert professors, indicate that the materials align with the students’ needs. The average percentage of students’ needs fulfilled by the reading materials is 84%, while the average assessment percentage from the experts is 90.4%. This demonstrates that the reading materials are valid for use as English learning materials for law students.
Mitigating the COVID-19 Induced Learning Loss in Rural Primary Schools: How Do Teachers Prepare English FAL Learners for Self-Directed Learning in the ‘New Normal’? Mokoena, Mosebetsi
ELE Reviews: English Language Education Reviews Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): May
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/elereviews.v4i1.8726

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In the post-pandemic era, the ongoing discourses are centered around finding innovative ways to sustain teaching and learning as well as reversing COVID-19-induced learning loss, especially in critical areas, such as reading in English First Additional Language (FAL). As a contribution to these discourses, the current study explored how teachers prepared rural English FAL learners for self-directed learning to mitigate COVID-19-induced learning loss and to sustain learning in the ‘new normal’. The study followed a qualitative approach and adopted phenomenology as a research design, while the Capability Approach was used for theoretical framing. Three teachers of English FAL in one primary school were conveniently selected to participate in the semi-structured focus-group interviews. A thematic analysis revealed that teachers prepared English FAL learners to use self-directed learning by apprising learners of their active role in learning English FAL, identifying learners’ weaknesses, strengthening the home-school connection, and encouraging collaboration and problem-solving. These findings imply that self-directed learning could be a useful strategy for mitigating COVID-19-induced learning loss and improving reading skills in rural primary schools.
Unlocking the Secrets of Effective Teaching: An Exploration of Positive Emotions During Telecollaboration Azri, Adlina Nur; Drajati, Nur Arifah
ELE Reviews: English Language Education Reviews Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/elereviews.v4i2.8786

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In recent years, the recognition of teachers’ well-being has gained worldwide attention. Language teacher well-being has a significant contribution to classroom activity. This study explores a pre-service English teacher’s positive emotions of well-being based on PERMA and its impact on future careers. Positive emotions are the presence of positive emotions, lack of negative emotions, and life satisfaction. Telecollaboration provides a beneficial space to get the chance to expand content knowledge, increase techno-pedagogical abilities, improve the methodology of teaching, and achieve a sense of well-being. This study used autobiographical narratives to capture the researcher’s positive well-being experiences. Data were gathered through diaries and artifacts in the form of photos and screenshots during telecollaboration. The researcher used a thematic analysis technique to analyze the data. The findings underscore the presence of positive emotions that influence the outcomes of pre-service teachers, while negative emotions shift into positive feelings, thus contributing to personal development. These experiences lead the pre-service English teacher into an effective prospective educator for the future.
Evaluating Inclusive EFL Instruction for Visually Impaired Students in Beninese Secondary Schools Toboula, Coffi Martinien Zounhin; Hounnou, Azoua Mathias; Videkon, Bidossessi Moïse
ELE Reviews: English Language Education Reviews Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/elereviews.v4i2.9661

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Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) in an inclusive classroom with visually impaired and able-bodied students presents unique challenges. In particular, appropriate teaching and assessment strategies are critical in ensuring equitable education. This mixed-methods study, conducted at CEG2 Abomey in the Zou Region of Benin, aimed to develop an effective pedagogical approach to address these challenges. The research involved 200 students (57 visually impaired and 143 sighted) and seven teachers. Quantitative data were gathered through questionnaires, while qualitative data were collected through focus group discussions and classroom observations. Using descriptive statistical analysis and inductive method, the study identified a pressing need for reliable and objective assessment methods and teaching strategies to support visually impaired and sighted students. Despite these findings, the study anticipates potential challenges in implementing such approaches. Recommendations and suggestions have been made to address these difficulties and enhance TEFL education in inclusive classrooms.  
Unveiling Online Collaborative Learning and Sense of Community in an English Drama Course: Indonesian EFL Undergraduate Students View Supeno; Febriyanti, Rina Husnaini
ELE Reviews: English Language Education Reviews Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/elereviews.v4i2.9781

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A sense of community enhances the exchange of information, fosters cooperation and support, and strengthens commitment to group objectives. Numerous studies have investigated the importance of community and collaborative learning activities within online environments. However, online collaborative learning and a sense of community in an English Drama Course (EDC) are still under-explored. The current study aims to fill that gap by following a group of 131 undergraduate students participating in a 16-week online EDC. Data was gathered via a questionnaire and a semi-structured interview coded by following the dimensions of the questionnaire. The current study reveals that students view online collaborative learning in an EDC positively and generate interactive engagement, teamwork, creativity, efficacy, social skills, problem-solving skills, idea generation, and enjoyment, which is particularly advantageous for navigating unfamiliar subject matter or foreign language contexts. The collaborative learning process hinges on establishing a robust sense of community, emphasizing shared objectives, effective communication, trust, collective problem-solving, and a supportive environment, highlighting the importance of addressing barriers to fostering this communal ethos for successful collaboration. The implications of this study might catalyze researchers and educators to consider developing a sense of community in online collaborative environments.
Innovative Strategies for Addressing Diverse Learning Needs in Ghanaian English Language Classrooms Agbevivi, Shine Lillian Gifty
ELE Reviews: English Language Education Reviews Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/elereviews.v4i2.9848

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The complexity of contemporary classrooms in Ghana necessitates innovative strategies to address diverse learning needs effectively. Hence, addressing the latter in English language classrooms (ELCs) is critical. This study explored the understanding of English language teachers regarding differentiated instruction and how they addressed the varied needs and abilities of learners in primary schools in Ho Municipality. The study is grounded in the Differentiated Instruction (DI) Theory and utilized a sample of 12 teachers from four primary schools selected through convenience sampling. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews and classroom observations, which were meticulously coded and analyzed thematically to uncover patterns and themes. The study revealed that teachers view differentiated instruction as essential for accommodating diverse learning styles/approaches/dispositions, adapting teaching techniques to individual needs, and promoting inclusive practices. Again, it revealed that primary school English language teachers employed flexible grouping, diverse assessments, action-oriented teaching, technology integration, individualized explanations, and student-centered and peer learning activities. However, the consistent use of tiered assignments to address varying academic levels was notably absent, indicating a gap in the full implementation of DI. The study concludes that employing various innovative teaching strategies in ELCs is crucial for enhancing primary school educational quality and student achievement.
Mood and Modalities Revealing Teacher’s Power in EFL Classroom Discourse: Critical Discourse Analysis Surjowati, Ribut; Wirawati, Bekti; Shalsadita, Ratu Tria; Achmad, Shafira Aulia
ELE Reviews: English Language Education Reviews Vol. 4 No. 2 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22515/elereviews.v4i2.9969

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This research aims to describe how power relation is exercised through mood and modality used by lecturers during the teaching and learning process in the classrooms. It is categorized as descriptive qualitative research, and the data were collected from the utterances of the English Education lecturers through non-participant observation. They were then analyzed by following three stages of Fairclough CDA. The analysis was done from textual to social practice analysis to reveal the relation between the utterance and power the lecturers practiced in the classrooms. The research finding reveals that the power is reflected through the use of imperative, interrogative, and declarative mood structures. Modality is realized through modal auxiliaries: will, would, can, must, could, may, should, and verbs; have to, think, had better, need to, be sure, perhaps, and be going to. Those expressions carry the meaning of volition, obligation, encouragement, permission, demand, and possibilities employed by the lecturers in the classes. The above meanings of those expressions represent the lecturers’ power over the students. The built power relation represents Indonesian culture in which those in higher positions play as superiors. Examining modality and mood expressions used in education will hopefully give an insight into how to build good communication.