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Journal of English Language Proficiency
Published by Mell Baou Publisher
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30906210     DOI : https://doi.org/10.36312/jelap.v1i1.3870
Core Subject : Education,
JELAP aims to advance the study, teaching, and assessment of English language proficiency. Its primary goals include promoting research and discussion on the development of English language skills across diverse contexts and populations. Specifically, the journal aims to explore the processes involved in acquiring and developing proficiency in English, whether as a first, second, or foreign language. This includes examining linguistic, cognitive, and socio-cultural factors that influence language learning and usage. The journal also focuses on the pedagogy of English language teaching, providing insights into effective instructional strategies, curriculum design, and assessment tools that help learners achieve high levels of proficiency. In addition, the journal aims to address the unique challenges faced by English learners in different regions and educational systems. It promotes research on bilingualism, multilingualism, and English as a global lingua franca, considering diverse linguistic backgrounds and cultural contexts. Moreover, JELAP emphasizes the importance of professional development for educators, offering research-based insights on how teachers can improve their own language proficiency and teaching skills. It also encourages studies that focus on teacher training, instructional leadership, and continuous professional learning. Furthermore, the journal strives to bridge the gap between academic research and practical application, encouraging contributions from both researchers and practitioners. By providing a platform for rigorous, peer-reviewed research, JELAP seeks to inform and improve educational policy, classroom practice, and language testing standards.
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The use of English as instructional language in English language teaching at senior high school level in Jayapura Komari Komari; Rosi F Sumedi; Upi Laila Hanum; Emon Paranoan
Journal of English Language Proficiency Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Journal of English Language Proficiency (JELAP)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/jelap.v3i1.6379

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The use of English as the instructional language in English Language Teaching (ELT) is widely acknowledged as a key factor in enhancing learners’ communicative competence. In many English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts, however, teachers tend to rely heavily on the first language (L1), which may limit students’ exposure to the target language (L2). This study investigates the proportion of English used as instructional language in senior high schools in Jayapura and examines its impact on students’ English proficiency, particularly in listening and speaking skills. A descriptive quantitative design was employed involving 22 English teachers from 21 senior high schools. Data were collected through classroom observations, questionnaires, and documentation of students’ academic performance. The findings reveal that the average use of English as instructional language is relatively low (39%), while Indonesian dominates classroom interaction (61%). English is mainly used during opening and closing sessions, whereas Indonesian is predominantly used during core instructional activities. Statistical analysis indicates that the use of English does not significantly affect students’ overall academic achievement (M = 61%, SD = 18.2), but it has a substantial impact on students’ listening and speaking competence (M = 31%, SD = 15.6). Schools with higher exposure to English demonstrate better oral proficiency outcomes. These findings highlight the importance of increasing meaningful exposure to English in EFL classrooms. It is recommended that teachers adopt a balanced approach by maximizing L2 use while employing L1 strategically to facilitate comprehension.
Mind Mapping as an Instructional Strategy for Enhancing EFL Students’ Reading Comprehension in Vocational School in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia Kamarudin
Journal of English Language Proficiency Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Journal of English Language Proficiency (JELAP)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/jelap.v3i1.6411

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This study examines the effectiveness of Mind Mapping in improving English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students’ reading comprehension of narrative texts in a vocational school in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. The study employed a quasi-experimental design involving 56 second-grade students of SMKN 7 Mataram selected through cluster random sampling. The participants were divided into an experimental group taught through Mind Mapping and a control group taught through conventional instruction. The primary data were obtained through pre-test and post-test scores, while supporting data were gathered through classroom observation, brief learning-reflection interviews, and documentation of students’ mind maps. The results showed that the experimental group improved from 60.95 to 72.38, while the control group improved from 61.42 to 66.19. The t-test value was 3.96, which was higher than the t-table value of 1.67 at the 0.05 significance level. The qualitative evidence also showed stronger student engagement, clearer identification of narrative structure, and better organization of ideas. These findings indicate that Mind Mapping is an effective visual learning strategy for strengthening EFL reading comprehension in vocational education contexts.
Academic Writing in Higher Education in the Age of Generative AI: A Scoping Review of Pedagogical, Ethical, and Epistemic Issues Lalu Nurul Yaqin; Norazmie Yusof; Ashrol Rahimy Damit
Journal of English Language Proficiency Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): Journal of English Language Proficiency (JELAP)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36312/jelap.v3i1.6461

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Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has rapidly altered academic writing in higher education by expanding access to feedback, idea generation, paraphrasing, translation, synthesis, and text revision, while also destabilising inherited assumptions about authorship, assessment, source use, and academic integrity. This scoping review maps recent journal literature from 2021 onward, anchored in a Scopus export searched on 22 February 2026. The review indicates that, under structured pedagogical conditions, GenAI may improve the surface features of student texts, support formative feedback, and reduce some barriers for multilingual writers, yet these benefits are contingent on instructional design, disciplinary context, task type, students’ language proficiency, and the presence of human verification. Some quantitative studies report substantial gains from structured interventions, including large effects in AI-enhanced goal-setting and improvements in writing quality in anti-plagiarism literacy programs, whereas qualitative studies show more ambivalent changes in writer agency, authorial voice, and metacognitive engagement. Across the corpus, academic writing is being reframed from a solely individual textual product to a distributed, processual, and ethically governed practice involving students, teachers, peers, writing centres, institutions, and algorithmic systems. The review argues that the central challenge for higher education is not whether GenAI should be permitted, but how writing pedagogy, assessment, and policy can preserve intellectual labour while teaching students to use AI critically, transparently, and responsibly within transparent and process-visible writing practices.

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