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"An L2 Education without Love is not Education at All": a phenomenographic study of undergraduate EFL students’ perceptions of pedagogical love Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-03-11
Abstract The role of pedagogical love in second language (L2) education has long remained under-explored due to dogmatic religious and cultural beliefs. There is insufficient scholarship on this construct at undergraduate levels. To bridge this gap, the present study employed a phenomenographic design to uncover Iranian undergraduate students’ perceptions of pedagogical love and its features, realizations
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Anxiety-provoking factors in consecutive interpreting: a qualitative study of Iranian student interpreter trainees Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-03-08
Abstract Given the inherent association of interpreting with feelings of anxiousness, the subject of interpreting poses a formidable challenge for students in this field. A large number of prospective interpreters assert that they are unable to complete the assignment to a satisfactory level because they are unable to get past their fear. The harmful effect of anxiety on the interpreting performance
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Reflective thinking and self-evaluation in language learning: mirroring the impacts on Saudi Arabian EFL students’ growth mindfulness, resilience, and academic well-being Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Anwar Hammad Al-Rashidi, Amhara Aberash
Based on the related literature, both self-evaluation (SE) and reflective thinking (RT) play an important role in English language learning among EFL learners. Therefore, in this study, the effects of SE and RT on growth mindfulness, resilience, and academic well-being of Saudi Arabian EFL students were compared. Ninety-six intermediate EFL students were selected based on the convenience sampling method
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Nurturing multiculturalism in Iranian EFL teacher education: an in-depth scrutiny of experts’ and teachers’ perceptions Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Esmaeel Ali Salimi, Mostafa Rahimi Rad
Given that Iran is the host of a variety of cultures characterized with diverse languages, viewpoints, and customs, the empty place of multiculturalism in its ELT system is deeply felt. The present study sought to tackle multiculturalism in EFL teacher education in the context of Iran by exploring Iranian EFL experts’ and teachers’ perceptions. The participants of this study consisted of the two groups
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Bold techno competence in language learning: a study on the effects of efficacy of workshops in decreasing technostress and boosting academic enjoyment, autonomy, and language achievement Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Khaled Ahmed Abdel-Al Ibrahim, Arash Hashemifardnia
This study investigated the impact of techno-competence workshops on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners’ language achievement, technostress, academic enjoyment, and autonomy in a large university in Iran. A concurrent mixed-methods approach was employed, with qualitative data collected through structured interviews and quantitative data gathered using a teacher-made test validated through
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Developing engineering students’ engagement in academic writing classes using corpus-based instruction Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Amare Tesfie Birhan, Yenus Nurie
Engagement is a core issue in language teaching and learning. Without the students’ active involvement in the teaching–learning process, educational objectives could not be achieved. Accordingly, the concept of engagement has been the focus of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. This research examined the effects of corpus-based instruction on engineering students’ engagement in academic
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Unveiling emotional experiences: a phenomenological study of emotional labor in expatriate EFL teachers Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-03-02
Abstract This phenomenological study aimed to investigate the most common emotions experienced by expatriate EFL instructors and identify the factors that affect their emotional labor in the Turkish educational context. Emotional labor refers to the effort, expression, and management of emotions as part of one’s job responsibilities. In the context of this study, it specifically pertains to the emotional
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Measuring academic self-efficacy and learning outcomes: the mediating role of university English students' academic commitment Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-03-01
Abstract Studying determinant factors for effective learning communities has become a priority for sustainable education in Yemen. Yet, comprehensive knowledge of academic self-efficacy (ASE), academic commitment (AC), and learning outcomes (LOs) variables is limited in higher education, particularly. This research aimed to examine the role of these variables in enhancing the learning attainments of
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Unveiling vocabulary teaching and learning beliefs of teachers and learners in an EFL context Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Hassan A. Alshumrani
Vocabulary is often considered as a key predictor of second language ability, and how teachers and learners’ beliefs and conceptualizations about vocabulary affect their teaching and learning has recently gained unprecedented momentum in the field of second language education. However, despite their importance, there is a paucity of research that has combined data from teachers and learners to illuminate
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Adopting Gartner’s hype cycles to investigate the lifespan of computer assisted language learning from EFL learners' perspectives Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Hussein Meihami, Christopher Alexander
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ADHD learners as victims or survivors in L2 learning contexts: a case of application of dynamic assessment to selective attention and reading comprehension ability Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Hadiseh Salehi, Roya Khoii, Mojgan Rashtchi, Ali Akbar Arjmandnia
With the growing concern for the issues and problems associated with static testing, dynamic assessment (DA) has been recently receiving increased attention as an alternative in educational settings. The present single case study attempted to investigate the potential of interactionist dynamic assessment in developing an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) L2 learner’s reading competence
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A step toward effective language learning: an insight into the impacts of feedback-supported tasks and peer-work activities on learners’ engagement, self-esteem, and language growth Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Ali Ramadan Elbaioumi Shaddad, Biruk Jember
This study explored the impact of feedback-supported tasks and peer-work activities on language learners’ engagement, self-esteem, and language growth in a university setting in Saudi Arabia. Employing a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, 45 participants in the experimental group and 43 in the control group underwent 15 sessions of treatment, while traditional instruction was provided to
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Perceptions of Afghan EFL undergraduate learners towards autonomous learning Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Hashmatullah Tareen, BaoHui Zhang, Mohammad Tahir Haand
Autonomous learning is extensively acknowledged as a desirable goal in undergraduate education as it is found to comply with learner-centered approaches and enable learners to pursue life-long learning. However, very few empirical researchers have closely examined the actual practices of autonomous learning in the Afghan context. Therefore, the main purpose of the current research project was to investigate
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Which one? Technology or non-technology-assisted vocabulary learning: a probe into the state of academic buoyancy, creativity, and academic achievement Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Omar Abu Al-majd, Barana Belton
Ignoring technology in teaching English language in EFL contexts persuaded the researchers to do this study. In fact, this research looked at how Saudi Arabian EFL learners' academic achievement (AA), creativity, and academic buoyancy (AB) were affected by vocabulary acquisition with and without the use of technology. Fifty intermediate EFL students were chosen based on the convenience sampling method
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Impact of the online Stoodle software program on Iranian EFL teachers’ autonomy, creativity, and work engagement Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Omid Salmanpour, Omid Tabatabaei, Hadi Salehi, Melor Md Yunus
This study investigated the effect of using Stoodle software program on Iranian EFL teachers’ autonomy, creativity, and work engagement in the light of teaching experience and gender. The participants comprised 60 EFL teachers including 30 male (15 novice and 15 experienced) and 30 female (15 novice and 15 experienced) teachers teaching at five language institutes in Ahvaz. Two briefing sessions were
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Iranian EFL teachers’ self-efficacy: structural equation modeling of the consequences Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Mohammadnasser Mossafaie, Goudarz Alibakhshi, Hossein Heidari Tabrizi
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Enhancing English writing competence in higher education: a comparative study of teacher-only assessment versus teacher and student self-assessment approaches Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Aisah Apridayani, Wei Han, Kanyanat Sakkanayok
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Integrating positive psychology into an English as a foreign language teacher education program Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Elnaz Oladrostam, Teymour Rahmati, Musa Nushi
Positive psychology (PP) is the study of the role of positive emotions in optimizing performance. In response to a dearth of research on harnessing the potential of PP in enriching language teacher education, the present study aimed at integrating PP into an English as a foreign language teacher education program to assess its effects on the development of positivity among teachers and possible improvement
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Portfolio assessment among upper-intermediate learners: effects on learners’ willingness to communicate, grit tendencies, and motivation Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-01-30 Khaled Ahmed AbdelAl Ibrahim, Yasha Rakhshani
In the current research, the impacts of portfolio assessment (PA) on the grit tendencies, motivation, and willingness to communicate (WTC) of Saudi Arabian EFL learners were examined. The population of this study was fifty-eight EFL learners who were assigned to two groups in order to accomplish this purpose. Following that, both groups were given the WTC, grit tendencies, and motivation pre-tests
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Performance-based assessment in virtual versus non-virtual classes: impacts on academic resilience, motivation, teacher support, and personal best goals Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-01-29 Alaa Aladini, Sania Bayat, Mohamed Sayed Abdellatif
This study investigated the Performance-Based Assessment (PBA) impact on academic resilience (AR), motivation, teacher support (TS), and personal best goals (PBGs) in different learning environments, specifically online classes and traditional physical classrooms. The research involved 84 participants divided into experimental (online classes, N = 41), and control (physical classes, N = 43) groups
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An investigation into the motivation and attitudes of Japanese students toward learning English: A case of elementary and junior high school students Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Robert Kirkpatrick, Junko Kirkpatrick, Ali Derakhshan
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Impact of flipped classroom on EFL learners’ self- regulated learning and higher-order thinking skills during the Covid19 pandemic Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Fatemeh Samadi, Manoocher Jafarigohar, Masood Saeedi, Mansoor Ganji, Farzaneh Khodabandeh
The advent of innovative online tools has ushered in new possibilities for enhancing the quality of language learning. This study delved into the influence of the flipped classroom approach on augmenting the cognitive and meta-cognitive competence of EFL learners. Two distinct participant groups were enlisted for the study's sequential phases, necessitating varying sample sizes to compare the effects
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Applying task supported language learning via instagram: the effects on EFL learners' self-esteem, academic buoyancy, academic engagement, and language achievement Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Khaled Ahmed Abdel-Al Ibrahim, Nirvana Basim
Researchers have firm reason to unlock the potential of social networking technologies today because of the rapid development of these platforms, which may be used to enhance educational outcomes. Despite the widespread recognition of social media's influence on the second/foreign language learning process, few empirical research has attempted to find out how Instagram feed-based tasks impact learning
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Flipped classroom with gamified technology and paper-based method for teaching vocabulary Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2024-01-01 Damar Isti Pratiwi, Sri Wuli Fitriati, Issy Yuliasri, Budi Waluyo
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Resilience, immunity, L2-teacher grit, and reflective teaching in language instruction: in service classes matters Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Sayed M. Ismail, Iman Nikpoo
A professional training or staff development endeavor is known as an in-service program. During these programs, professionals get training and have the opportunity to discuss their work with others who are in their peer group. In the context of the field of education, the term "in-service classes" refers to the process by which instructors participate in additional education or training over the duration
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Predicting the difficulty of EFL reading comprehension tests based on linguistic indices Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Elaheh Rafatbakhsh, Alireza Ahmadi
Estimating the difficulty of reading tests is critical in second language education and assessment. This study was aimed at examining various text features that might influence the difficulty level of a high-stakes reading comprehension test and predict test takers’ scores. To this end, the responses provided by 17,900 test takers on the reading comprehension subsection of a major high-stakes test
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Saudi undergraduate EFL learners’ attitudes toward using textism in their academic writing Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-12-01 Fatima Ambreen, Burhan Ozdemir, Dina Abdel Salam El-Dakhs
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Task-supported language instruction in an EFL context: impacts on academic buoyancy, self-esteem, creativity, and language achievement Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-11-29 Marzieh Souzandehfar, Khaled Ahmed Abdel-Al Ibrahim
Over the past few years, there has been an increasing focus on innovative approaches to language instruction in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. Task-supported language Instruction (TSLI) has emerged as one such approach. While previous research has demonstrated the effectiveness of TSLI in improving language proficiency, its broader impact on learners' psychological and academic development
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Transforming writing education: WAC faculty experiences and challenges in Saudi universities Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Majed Abdullah Alharbi, Hani Hamd Albelihi
Writing across the curriculum (WAC) has been viewed as a movement that links several academic fields across various academic departments in different institutions. WAC has emerged as a powerful pedagogical tool for improving students’ learning outcomes and critical thinking. While the practice of WAC as an independent learning unit is not formally implemented in all Saudi universities, teaching writing
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Factors affecting the quality and effectiveness of student teachers during their practicum experiences: the case of some selected colleges in Oromia, Ethiopia Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Hika Negash Galana, Adinew Tadesse Degago, Alemayehu Getachew Tsegaye, Abera Admasu Endashaw
In this study, an attempt was made to investigate the constraints encountered by student teachers during their practicum experiences at some selected colleges in Oromia, Ethiopia. Adopting a convergent mixed research design, a questionnaire was distributed to student teachers, and a semi-structured interview was conducted with supervisors and mentors. The data found from questionnaire were analyzed
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Implementing process-genre approach, feedback, and technology in L2 writing in higher education Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Tipaya Peungcharoenkun, Budi Waluyo
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Effects of students’ self-reflection on improving essay writing achievement among Ethiopian undergraduate students: a counterbalanced design Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Hailay Tesfay Gebremariam, Dagnew Mache Asgede
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The consequences of task-supported language teaching via social media on academic engagement, emotion regulation, willingness to communicate, and academic well-being from the lens of positive psychology Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Asmaa Falah Theiyab Alazemi, Asma Gheisari, Indrajit Patra
Although TBLT has been the subject of many prior studies, no research has addressed the impact of TBLT through social media (SM), specifically the Telegram app, on academic engagement, emotion regulation, willingness to communicate (WTC), and academic well-being. To reach this goal, a convenience sampling method was used to select 58 Iranian intermediate EFL learners out of 83 based on their Oxford
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Scenario-based classroom context mode: reshaping non-native teachers’ decision-making and pedagogical reasoning Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-10-08 Sam Saeedian, Ata Ghaderi
Teacher decision-making and pedagogical reasoning have been extensively investigated in the last two decades. However, there is a scarcity of research that examines the two constructs together in one single study. This study was an attempt to address this gap by implementing a teacher education course using the self-evaluation of teacher talk (SETT) framework that aimed to reshape the decision-making
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Developing and validating a mid-frequency word list for chemistry: a corpus-based approach using big data Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-10-01 Ismail Xodabande, Mahmood Reza Atai, Mohammad R. Hashemi, Paul Thompson
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Motivation, anxiety, and self-efficacy in learning aviation English: a study of Indonesian aviation cadets Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-09-22 Laila Rochmawati, Fatmawati, Meita Maharani Sukma
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Language-dependent cue weighting in distinctive feature: evidence from the perception of Mandarin high vowels by native English speakers Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-09-15 Wenhui Zhu, Sun-Hee Lee, Xinting Zhang
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The effects of automatic writing evaluation and teacher-focused feedback on CALF measures and overall quality of L2 writing across different genres Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-09-08 Zahra Fakher Ajabshir, Saman Ebadi
This study investigates the effects of teacher-focused feedback (TF) and automatic writing evaluation (AWE) on global writing performance as well as syntactic complexity, accuracy, lexical diversity, and fluency (CALF) of English as a foreign language (EFL) learners’ narrative and argumentative writings. The participants were randomly assigned to TF and AWE groups. During the treatment, the teacher
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Language ideology, development of English proficiency, and performance in professional communication: voices of STEM + business graduates of English medium university Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Abdul Karim, Md. Shaiful Islam, M. Obaidul Hamid, Mohammad Mosiur Rahman, Evita Umama Amin
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Mapping the association between productive immunity, emotion regulation, resilience, and autonomy in higher education Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Ehsan Namaziandost, Tahereh Heydarnejad
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The effect of reflection supported learning of writing on students’ writing attitude and writing achievement goal orientations Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-08-22 Taddese Deti, Tekle Ferede, Dagne Tiruneh
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Exploring bilingual EFL teacher resilience in the Iranian non-profit and state schools: a mixed-methods study Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-08-01 Khadijeh Rezazadeh, Mostafa Janebi Enayat, Fatemeh Poorebrahim
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From reading style to cognitive style and its possible application: an eye-tracking and CFT approach Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-07-14 Wei-lun Lu, Nicol Dostálová, David Lacko, Alžběta Šašinková, Čeněk Šašinka
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Differences in Korean learners’ acquisition of causative expressions: focus on learners’ proficiency level Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-06-15 Hyeyun Jeong, Hojung Kim
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Korean language teachers’ vulnerability over English competency in Korean-only classrooms Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-05-16 Juyoung Song
The recent trend of the internationalization of higher education has increased the significance of English as a medium of instruction and communication on campus in non-English speaking countries. Within this context, this study explores emotional vulnerability of teachers of Korean as a second language (KSL) over their foreign language competency, particularly English. Analysis of interviews of twelve
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The effect of implementing a critical thinking intervention program on English language learners’ critical thinking, reading comprehension, and classroom climate Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-05-09 Zahra Bakhtiari Moghadam, Mehry Haddad Narafshan, Massoud Tajadini
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The role of English and the sociocultural structure of Bahasa: a study of Brunei Darussalam Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-05-02 Roshan K. Morve, Xu Wen, Nasser Mansour
This paper looks at the role of English in Brunei and the sociocultural structure of Bahasa/language in Brunei Darussalam. The aim of this research is to critically analyse sociocultural theory from Vygotsky’s “peak psychology” approach and understand depth-knowledge of sociocultural theory from other scholars’ perspectives. The scholars’ views on education, language and sociocultural importance-related
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Exploring the role of an IBT-based Informal teaching practice at an edutainment centre on pre-service English language teachers Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-04-17 Cemil Gökhan Karacan, Aynur Kesen Mutlu
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Phenomenology as a research methodology in teaching English as a foreign language Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-04-10 Alireza Bonyadi
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The use of films in the teaching of English as a foreign language: a systematic literature review Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-04-03 Estefanía Sánchez-Auñón, Pedro Antonio Férez-Mora, Fuensanta Monroy-Hernández
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Processing of Numeral + Noun structures by L1 Persian learners of L2 English, using an online reading task Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-03-15 Masoomeh Taghizadeh
Within the last two decades, researchers have begun to investigate how L2 learners process syntactic, morpho-syntactic, and lexical information during the comprehension of L2 sentences. The present study aimed to add to research by investigating how L1 influences L2 processing of sentences indicating plurality in constructions involving numerals. More specifically, the research investigated whether
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Challenges and opportunities for expatriate faculty teaching graduation seminar classes in Japanese universities Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-03-08 Martin Hawkes, Calum Adamson
This paper considers the issues facing expatriate instructors teaching English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) graduation seminars (commonly known as the “zemi” in Japan) in Japanese universities and aims to establish better conditions to build Communities of Practice. Since the term “graduation seminar” is widely used globally, and might lead to preconceptions from readers, zemi is the term that
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Effects of teacher, automated, and combined feedback on syntactic complexity in EFL students’ writing Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Nang Kham Thi, Marianne Nikolov
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Cultivating interlanguage pragmatic comprehension through concurrent and cumulative group dynamic assessment: a mixed-methods study Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-02-14 Afsheen Rezai
This study explored the effects of concurrent group dynamic assessment (G-DA) and cumulative G-DA on Iranian pre-intermediate English as a foreign language (EFL) learners’ interlanguage pragmatic comprehension (ILPC). To this end, a total of 97 pre-intermediate learners took the key English test (KET) test and 45 learners whose scores fell between − 1 and + 1 SD were selected and randomly assigned
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Re-examining the effectiveness of processing instruction components for teaching the present subjunctive: Do learning styles make a difference? Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-02-07 Mastaneh Haghani, Mojgan Rashtchi
The present quasi-experimental study investigated which component of processing instruction (PI) is responsible for its beneficial effects and whether EFL learners with different learning styles similarly benefit from PI components. In doing so, a sample of 67 first-year students took part in a study with a non-equivalent control group pretest–posttest design. The participants were randomly divided
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Integrating intercultural communicative competence into an online EFL classroom: an empirical study of a secondary school in Thailand Asian-Pacific Journal of Second and Foreign Language Education Pub Date : 2023-02-01 Tzu-Yin Lee, Yun-Chi Ho, Che-Han Chen