Utilization of Instructional Technology in English Language Teaching (ELT) based on Constructivism: A Literature Review

Authors

  • Eric Sulindra Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Anastasia Nelladia Cendra Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Tuti Hartani Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53863/ejou.v4i02.1150

Keywords:

constructivism, instructional technology, English Language Teaching

Abstract

This literature review paper explores the realm of constructivism within educational environments, specifically focusing on the use of instructional technology in English Language Teaching (ELT) for higher education. The scope of instructional technology in this paper is any kinds of technological support designed to accommodate various learning opportunities for learners by providing multiple tools or means of engagement, representation, and expression in ELT. Meanwhile, Constructivism, a prominent learning approach having been used widely in educational realm, underscores learners' active participation in constructing their own knowledge through experiences and interactions with their surroundings. Constructivism emphasizes the importance of authentic tasks and meaningful contexts in fostering knowledge transfer. The roots of constructivism trace back to Vygotsky's sociocultural theory, highlighting the role of social interactions and tools in cognitive development. The paper aims to examine how instructional technology can facilitate constructivist principles in ELT, examining global trends, knowledge acquisition, and the interplay between technology and constructivist pedagogy. The paper makes use of literature review for the methodology, based on a systematic review approach to gather and analyze relevant scholarly articles, books, reports, and conference papers concerning how instructional technology is used to employ constructivism in English Language Teaching (ELT), in higher education settings. The review also dives into practical implications and recommendations for leveraging instructional technology as scaffolding for language learners to navigate their Zone of Proximal Development effectively. Eventually, the integration of instructional technology within constructivist pedagogy presents rooms for establishing dynamic and interactive learning environments. However, thoughtful attention must be given to teaching and learning strategies, teacher support, and effective synergy of technology to obtain its full potential in enhancing student learning.

Author Biographies

Anastasia Nelladia Cendra, Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia

Anastasia Nelladia Cendra (ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3179-8732) is an English Lecturer in Business Faculty, Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English Language Education from Sanata Dharma University in 2016. In 2019, she earned her master’s degree majoring in the same program from the same university. She is currently teaching Business English, Business Communication, and other English-related subjects. Apart from teaching, she also likes writing learning modules and doing research. Her research interests include teaching and learning English, linguistics, and professional identity constructions.

Tuti Hartani, Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia

Tuti Hartani is an English lecturer in Business Faculty, Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University, Indonesia. She is currently teaching Business English, Business Communication and other English related subjects. She earned her master in English Language Education from Universitas Negeri Malang in 1999. Besides teaching, she is also interested in doing research. Her research interest is in the area of teaching and learning English as a Foreign Language.

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2024-05-30

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Sulindra, E., Cendra, A. N., & Hartani, T. (2024). Utilization of Instructional Technology in English Language Teaching (ELT) based on Constructivism: A Literature Review. English Education and Literature Journal (E-Jou), 4(02), 141–153. https://doi.org/10.53863/ejou.v4i02.1150

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