English Teaching and Learning
Scope & Guideline
Fostering Global Dialogue in English Teaching and Learning
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Pedagogical Innovations and Strategies:
The journal emphasizes research on new teaching methodologies, including the use of technology, collaborative learning, and gamification, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of English language instruction. - Learner Engagement and Motivation:
A significant focus is placed on understanding factors that influence learners' motivation and willingness to communicate in English, exploring how various instructional approaches can foster a more engaging learning environment. - Assessment and Feedback Practices:
The journal investigates the effectiveness of different assessment methods and feedback mechanisms, including corrective feedback and peer assessment, in improving language proficiency and learner outcomes. - Cultural and Contextual Influences:
Research in this journal often examines the impact of cultural, social, and contextual factors on language learning and teaching, addressing issues such as identity, multilingualism, and the role of English in different educational settings. - Teacher Development and Identity:
The journal also focuses on the professional development of English language teachers, exploring their pedagogical reasoning, identities, and the challenges they face in diverse teaching contexts.
Trending and Emerging
- Integrating Technology in Language Learning:
Recent publications highlight the growing trend of incorporating technology, such as digital tools and online platforms, into English language teaching to enhance learner engagement and facilitate remote learning. - Focus on Learner Autonomy and Agency:
There is an increasing emphasis on fostering learner autonomy and agency, encouraging students to take control of their learning processes and develop self-directed learning strategies. - Multiliteracies and Translingual Practices:
Research exploring multiliteracies and translingual practices is gaining traction, reflecting the need to address diverse linguistic backgrounds and the complexities of language use in global contexts. - Emotional and Psychological Factors in Language Learning:
An emerging area of focus involves examining the emotional and psychological aspects of language learning, such as anxiety, motivation, and identity, which are crucial for understanding learner experiences and outcomes. - Collaborative Learning and Peer Interaction:
The journal is increasingly publishing studies on collaborative learning and peer interaction, recognizing their importance in promoting communicative competence and enhancing the learning experience.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Grammar Instruction:
Research focusing solely on traditional grammar instruction methods is becoming less prevalent, as the field moves towards more communicative and contextual approaches to language teaching. - Native Speakerism and Its Implications:
Although previously a significant area of inquiry, the discourse surrounding native speakerism is gradually declining, as the emphasis shifts to recognizing diverse English varieties and the role of non-native speakers in language education. - Standardized Testing Practices:
Studies centered around standardized testing and assessment methods are appearing less frequently, with more emphasis now on formative assessment and alternative evaluation methods that prioritize learner engagement and feedback. - Monolingual Approaches to Language Teaching:
There is a noticeable decrease in research advocating for monolingual teaching practices, as the field increasingly recognizes the value of multilingual approaches and the integration of learners' first languages in English instruction.
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