The present study sets out to address a critical academic feature necessary to understand research articles (RAs) through investigating foreign language (FL) Tunisian doctoral students' awareness of the kind of relationship between text, writer, and readership in English research articles across three distinct disciplines: Linguistics, Economics,…

This article reports the results of a qualitative, community-based research study that aimed to analyse the incidence of community-based pedagogies on the development of local cultural awareness at a rural public school in Colombia. We designed a pedagogical intervention drawing on community-based pedagogies and blended learning. We collected data…

Writing research papers is a challenging task for many students, particularly when it comes to organizing ideas, finding appropriate references, and adhering to academic styles. This responsibility places significant demands on teachers to guide students through the complexities of academic writing. This paper explores the integration of…

This brief examines how current mathematics instruction often fails to meet the needs of multilingual students, particularly English Learners. With over 2.2 million English Learners in grades 6-12 and persistent achievement gaps in mathematics, this brief calls for a shift: treating language development not as a prerequisite for learning math, but…

This study explores the challenges and effectiveness of game-based learning (GBL) through Minecraft: Education Edition (M:EE) in teaching coding and fostering creative thinking among fourth-grade students in Thailand. Conducted over eight weeks in 2023 at a laboratory school in Bangkok, the study involved 284 students. Data was gathered using…

While the benefits of form-focused instruction (FFI) for grammar and general vocabulary are well-documented, research on its impact on L2 academic vocabulary acquisition remains limited. This study examines the effects of focus-on-form (FonF) and focus-on-forms (FonFs) activities on learning both general and academic vocabulary in Korean EFL…

Language acquisition research has expanded foci to explore the social and metacognitive dimensions of learning, looking more at motivational, strategic, and psychological qualities that facilitate learner autonomy. Aligning with this trend, this study aimed to investigate the characteristics of self-efficacy (SE) in learning English among…

ChatGPT continues to grow in popularity, and English education is not an exemption to the potential of this generative AI. This study examines how undergraduate Korean and international students at a private university in South Korea perceive the effectiveness and utility of ChatGPT in improving English language learning. Utilizing a mixed-methods…

This research formulates and tests an AI-integrated e-book to increase English for Specific Purposes (ESP) learning by health science students in order to enhance speaking performance. Conventional ESP materials in health sciences are typically static and non-interactive, limiting opportunities for real-time communicative practice. Using a…

This article analyzes the open educational resource "Grenzenlos Deutsch" (GD) in the context of political resistance against diversity, equity, and inclusivity initiatives (DEI). Attacks on DEI are not merely attempts to curtail ideas and practices but to police and erase particular bodies. Recent legislation targeting DEI at North…

Using a randomized control trial, we evaluated the impact of a year-long professional learning (PL) program for teachers designed to support their multilingual learners' language and literacy skills. The PL included evidence-based instructional practices for literacy, a semi-structured model for collaboration, and a strengths-based approach in…

The past decades witness an ongoing interest in reconceptualizing writing as digital multimodal composing (DMC). The emergence of language and multimodal generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools leads to new forms of DMC processes and products. Yet prior studies have mostly examined non-GAI-assisted DMC, and few have explored how…

This qualitative case study explores how pre-service English language teachers employ reflective practice through cognitive and creative strategies during their practicum. Conducted in Kazakhstan, the research involved six final-year undergraduate ELT students who participated in classroom observations, maintained reflective journals, and took…

The structure of the national educational system negatively affects the recognition of indigenous Mapuce people, who have been affected with regards to love, equal treatment and social esteem, as understood from the social justice approach of recognition described by Axel Honneth. This is evident in the indigenous knowledge and practices that have…

This article examines the educational challenges and linguistic diversity of indigenous students from Latin America in U.S. schools, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and honoring their native languages which often differ from Spanish. It advocates for culturally relevant pedagogies that not only facilitate learning but also preserve the…