Computer-based peer review systems have received extensive attention due to their rapid development and broad application. Although studies have generally found strong assessment validity and positive learning effects, several have found negative reactions in students. More work is needed to understand the reasons for students' negative reactions…

This study explores the experiences and perspectives of eight elementary teachers regarding the play behaviours of deaf children in their classrooms in Mexico City. Through a narrative inquiry design, this research comprehensively explains teachers' insights and observations on social interactions and communication development among deaf children.…

In today's increasingly multilingual classrooms, leveraging students' diverse linguistic resources is essential for fostering equity, inclusion and deeper learning. This action research explored the impact of translanguaging on student engagement, joy, and identity in a middle school science classroom. Translanguaging, which is leveraging…

Background/purpose: Accurate measurement is crucial for effective instructional methods. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to develop a reliable and validated Vietnamese questionnaire to assess Vietnamese students' learning investment across different aspects. Materials/methods: This study adopted the English version of the questionnaire by…

In recent years, critical applied linguists have increasingly prioritized uncovering and reckoning with language ideologies in language teaching and learning. Additionally, US-based studies have documented various language ideologies in heritage and nonheritage language textbooks and departments. However, little work exists on the ideological…

While Extensive Reading (ER) has emerged as an effective approach to developing language skills, ER research has largely focused on its impact on language acquisition, rather than the socio-cultural content of the materials used and any effect of those on the reader. Considering that ER programs tend to expect learners to read large volumes of…

This study investigates how Vietnamese and Japanese undergraduate learners of English performed "complaints" and responses to "complaints" in a simulated international business exchange project. Drawing on multiple pragmatic research frameworks (three for "compliments," three for responses to "compliments,"…

This brief report consists of initial case studies on the role of learner-generated content (LGC) in the effectiveness of novice Vietnamese English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers' collaborative planning discussions. The trainee teachers in the study each presented two memes and discussed how they might be used in additional language (L2)…

The use of writing instruction strategies has become increasingly common in English language learning, particularly among students with learning disabilities (LD). However, there remains a lack of comprehensive categorization of effective writing instruction models for both first language (L1) and second language (L2) students with LD. This study…

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) fosters student engagement and enhances the learning process through active problem-solving. However, limited research has explored its specific impact on the speaking skills of students with varying personality traits. This study investigates the influence of PBL on the speaking proficiency of introverted and…

This ethnography examines how teachers interpret and enact language-in-education policies in an adult ESL classroom in the United States, where students simultaneously received job training as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). We draw on postmodern and interpretive lenses from the ethnography of communication, considering how workforce-oriented…

This article addresses the benefits of audio-visual input for learning second language (L2) vocabulary and grammatical constructions. Specifically, it explores the role of frequency, the effects of subtitles and captions, and the mediating role of learner proficiency on language gains in two longitudinal studies. Study 1 targets vocabulary…

Purpose: Affect is central to the process of teaching and learning. The recent affective turn in literacy education has further underscored its critical potential as an act of resistance against dehumanizing forces that impact students' schooling and life experiences (Dutro, 2019; Leander and Ehret, 2019). This article, taking up the notion of…

In today's educational world, it is crucial for language teachers to continuously evolve in order to best serve language learners. Further study on the best practices and challenges in the language classroom is crucial to ensure instructors continue to grow as educators. The "Handbook of Research on Language Teacher Identity" addresses…

Study abroad experience (SA) has been regarded as one of the best ways to enhance English language proficiency because it offers opportunities for learners to experience the use of English in actual situations. The present research study attempted to explore the language development of a group of EFL learners participating in Erasmus program for…