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Welcome to Volume 12 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Education: Language Learning in Education

Greetings readers! Since the publication of the 2023 Language Learning in Education issue, the number of those engaged in the pursuit of learning an additional language has continued to increase. In conjunction with the burgeoning growth of second language learners is the need for adequately prepared teachers of supplementary languages who can motivate, teach with

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Connecting Student Interest and Motivation in English to the Sustainable Development Goals

Authors: Kira Adams, Yamaguchi University, Japan Sachiko Nakano, Yamaguchi University, Japan Email: kadams@yamaguchi-u.ac.jp https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.12.1.10 Citation: Adams, K., & Nakano, S. (2024). Connecting Student Interest and Motivation in English to the Sustainable Development Goals. IAFOR Journal of Education, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.12.1.10 Abstract English education in Japan has traditionally focused on grammar over communication, and the country has struggled to

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IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 12 – Issue 1 – Language Learning in Education

IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 12 – Issue 1 – Language Learning in Education Editor: Melinda Cowart Published: June 1, 2024 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.12.1 Editor’s Introduction Welcome to Volume 12 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Education: Language Learning in Education Melinda Cowart, Professor Emerita, Texas Woman’s University, USA Articles Language Attrition and Cultural

Welcome to Volume 11 – Issue 3 – IAFOR Journal of Education: Studies in Education

Dear Readers, In our rapidly evolving world, education plays a pivotal role in shaping the future. Its transformative power can either perpetuate inequalities or serve as a catalyst for social justice, equity and the celebration of diversity. The mission of this annual issue of the IAFOR Journal of Education, Studies in Education issue, is to

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Motivation and Language Learning Narratives: A Case Study of Indonesian Students

Author: Biaz Dea Nabilla, Arizona State University, USA Email: bnabilla@asu.edu https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.11.3.04 Citation: Nabilla, B. D. (2023). Motivation and Language Learning Narratives: A Case Study of Indonesian Students. IAFOR Journal of Education, 11(3). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.11.3.04 Abstract Motivation is a foremost aspect in language learning and has been extensively studied in the field of SLA due to its important contribution

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IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 11 – Issue 3 – Studies in Education

IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 11 – Issue 3 – Studies in Education Editor: Pearl Subban Published: December 8, 2023 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.11.3 Editor’s Introduction Welcome to Volume 11 – Issue 3 – IAFOR Journal of Education: Studies in Education Pearl Subban, Editor, Monash University, Australia Articles Strategies to Succeed with Inclusion in a Diverse

Now Published: Volume 11 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Education – Language Learning in Education

Welcome to the Language Learning in Education Issue IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 11 – Issue 1 – Language Learning in Education Editor: Melinda Cowart, Professor Emerita, Texas Woman’s University, USA Published: May 31, 2023 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.11.1 Greetings readers! In the months that have passed since the last issue of the IAFOR Journal of

Welcome to Volume 11 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Education: Language Learning in Education

Greetings readers! In the months that have passed since the last issue of the IAFOR Journal of Education: Language Learning in Education (IAFOR JOE: LLiE), the movement of peoples and the need for learning an additional language continues to grow. Earthquakes and other domestic tragedies as well as civil unrest and war have led to

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Imagined Communities of English Use in JET Programme Teaching Materials

Author: Charles Allen Brown, Purdue University, United States Email: bairenyuan@yahoo.com Published: May 31, 2023 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.11.1.04 Citation: Brown, C. A. (2023). Imagined Communities of English Use in JET Programme Teaching Materials. IAFOR Journal of Education, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.11.1.04 Abstract Visualizing oneself joining imagined communities of target language (TL) use represents a potent motivation for language study. Given that rationales

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IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 11 – Issue 1 – Language Learning in Education

IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 11 – Issue 1 – Language Learning in Education Editor: Melinda Cowart Published: May 31, 2023 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.11.1 Editor’s Introduction Welcome to Volume 11 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Education: Language Learning in Education Melinda Cowart, Professor Emerita, Texas Woman’s University, USA Articles An Analysis of Undergraduate

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Using Educational Digital Storytelling to Enhance Multilingual Students’ Writing Skills in Higher Education

  Author: Eleni Meletiadou, London Metropolitan University, UK Email: elenim@outlook.com Published: August 27, 2022 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.10.2.06 Citation: Meletiadou, E. (2022). Using Educational Digital Storytelling to Enhance Multilingual Students’ Writing Skills in Higher Education. IAFOR Journal of Education, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.10.2.06 Abstract Educational Digital Storytelling (EDS) is a powerful technology-enhanced learning approach that enables learners to develop 21st

Now Published: Volume 10 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Education – Language Learning in Education

Welcome to the Language Learning in Education issue IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 10 – Issue 1 – Language Learning in Education Editor: Melinda Cowart Associate Editors: Hasan Al-Wadi, & Murielle El Hajj Nahas Editor-in-Chief: Joseph Haldane Published: May 27, 2022 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.10.1 Multilingualism, second language acquisition, and second language learning continue to take

Welcome to Volume 10 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Education: Language Learning in Education

Greetings readers! Since the last issue of the IAFOR Journal of Education: Language Learning in Education, much continues to change for most of the world. As the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic diminishes its onslaught in some areas, it becomes more prevalent in other countries. Individuals from every country have witnessed the damage and loss inflicted by

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Systematic Work with Speaking Skills and Motivation in Second Language Classes

  Authors: May Olaug Horverak, Birkenes Learning Centre, Norway Gerd Martina Langeland, Lillesand Upper Secondary School, Norway Agnete Løvik, Kvadraturen Upper Secondary School, Norway Sigrunn Askland, Arendal Upper Secondary School, Norway Paweł Scheffler, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland Aleksandra Wach, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland Email: may.olaug.horverak@birkenes.kommune.no Published: May 27, 2022 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.10.1.02 Citation: Horverak, M. O., Langeland,

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The Effect of Proficiency on “Non-Native” EFL Teachers’ Feelings and Self-Reported Behaviours

  Authors: Jean-Marc Dewaele, Birkbeck, University of London, United Kingdom Pearl P. Y. Leung, Birkbeck, University of London, United Kingdom Email: j.dewaele@bbk.ac.uk Published: May 27, 2022 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.10.1.01 Citation: Dewaele, J.-M., & Leung, Pearl P. Y. (2022). The Effect of Proficiency on “Non-Native” EFL Teachers’ Feelings and Self-Reported Behaviours. IAFOR Journal of Education, 10(1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.10.1.01 Abstract

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IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 10 – Issue 1 – Language Learning in Education

IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 10 – Issue 1 – Language Learning in Education Editor: Melinda Cowart Editor-in-Chief: Joseph Haldane Published: May 27, 2022 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.10.1 Editor’s Introduction Welcome to Volume 10 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Education: Language Learning in Education Melinda Cowart, Texas Woman’s University, USA Articles The Effect of

Now Published: Volume 9 – Issue 5 – IAFOR Journal of Education – Undergraduate Education

Welcome to the Undergraduate Education Issue IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 9 – Issue 5 – Undergraduate Education Editor: Joseph (José) McClanahan Associate Editor: Huiyuan Ye Editor-in-Chief: Joseph Haldane Published: October 22, 2021 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.9.5 As we complete our second issue of Undergraduate Education for the IAFOR Journal of Education, I am acutely aware

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Using Padlets as E-Portfolios to Enhance Undergraduate Students’ Writing Skills and Motivation

Author: Eleni Meletiadou, London Metropolitan University, UK Email: elenim@outlook.com Published: October 22, 2021 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.9.5.04 Citation: Meletiadou, E. (2021). Using Padlets as E-Portfolios to Enhance Undergraduate Students’ Writing Skills and Motivation, 9(5). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.9.5.04 Abstract Despite the increasing support for the use of e-portfolios, research on its utility is just beginning to emerge. In terms of the

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IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 9 – Issue 5 – Undergraduate Education

IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 9 – Issue 5 – Undergraduate Education Editor: Joseph (José) McClanahan Associate Editor: Huiyuan Ye Editor-in-Chief: Joseph Haldane Published: October 22, 2021 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.9.5 Editor’s Introduction Welcome to Volume 9 – Issue 5 – IAFOR Journal of Education: Undergraduate Education Dr Joseph (José) McClanahan, Editor Articles Gender Discrepancies in

Now Published: Volume 9 – Issue 2 – IAFOR Journal of Education – COVID-19: Education Responses to a Pandemic

When we first decided to run with a special issue on educational responses to COVID-19, little did we know that we would still be in the midst of lockdowns, emerging variants, and scary rising statistics as we reach publication. We knew that it would take time to return to some kind of normal, but not

Welcome to Volume 9 – Issue 2 – IAFOR Journal of Education: COVID-19: Education Responses to a Pandemic

When we first decided to run with a special issue on educational responses to COVID-19, little did we know that we would still be in the midst of lockdowns, emerging variants, and scary rising statistics as we reach publication. We knew that it would take time to return to some kind of normal, but not

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Motivating Online Learning through Project-Based Learning During the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic

Authors: Avneet Hira, Boston College, Massachusetts, USA Emma Anderson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachusetts, USA Email: avneet.hira@bc.edu Published: April 2, 2021 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.9.2.06 Citation: Hira, A., & Anderson, E. (2021). Motivating Online Learning through Project-Based Learning During the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic, 9(2). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.9.2.06 Abstract The transition of traditional schooling to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic

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IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 9 – Issue 2 – COVID-19: Education Responses to a Pandemic

IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 9 – Issue 2 – COVID-19: Education Responses to a Pandemic Editor-in-Chief: Yvonne Masters Published: April 2, 2021 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.9.2 Editor’s Introduction Welcome to Volume 9 – Issue 2 – IAFOR Journal of Education: COVID-19: Education Responses to a Pandemic Yvonne Masters, Editor-in-Chief, IAFOR Journal of Education Articles The

Welcome to Volume 8 – Issue 4 – IAFOR Journal of Education: Studies in Education

Welcome to the first issue of the IAFOR Journal of Education: Studies in Education. This is an exciting time for the journal, as this issue represents a particular focus relating to the exploration of significant themes and ideas in education, alternative and exceptional programs for teaching and learning, and the investigation of promising practices in

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Empowering Adult Immigrant Learners Through Systematic Motivation Work in the Classroom

Authors: May Olaug Horverak, Birkenes Adult Learning Centre, Norway Gerd Martina Langeland, Lillesand Upper Secondary School, Norway Kedir Diary, Lillesand Adult Learning Centre, Norway Email: may.olaug.horverak@birkenes.kommune.no Published: November 27, 2020 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.8.4.03 Citation: Horverak, M. O., Langeland, G. M., & Diary, K. (2020). Empowering Adult Immigrant Learners Through Systematic Motivation Work in the Classroom. IAFOR Journal

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IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 8 – Issue 4 – Studies in Education

IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 8 – Issue 4 – Studies in Education Editor: Tony Yeigh Editor-in-Chief: Yvonne Masters Published: November 27, 2020 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.8.4 Editor’s Introduction Welcome to Volume 8 – Issue 4 – IAFOR Journal of Education: Studies in Education Dr Tony Yeigh Articles Study of NIS Teachers’ Perceptions of Teacher Professionalism

Welcome to Volume 8 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Education: Language Learning in Education

Greetings readers! Welcome to the IAFOR Journal of Education: Language Learning in Education. Bilingualism and second language learning occur in virtually every nation. The number of second language learners throughout the world increases regularly prompting educators and researchers involved in teaching and investigating the multifaceted processes of second language acquisition and language learning that their

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Proficient Speakers of English as a Foreign Language: A Focus-Group Study

Authors: Ali Dincer, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Turkey Tevfik Dariyemez, Ataturk University, Turkey Email: adincer@erzincan.edu.tr Published: March 1, 2020 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.8.1.05 Citation: Dincer, A, & Dariyemez, T. (2020). Proficient Speakers of English as a Foreign Language: A Focus-Group Study. IAFOR Journal of Education: Language Learning in Education, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.8.1.05 Abstract Although English is the de facto

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IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 8 – Issue 1 – Language Learning in Education

 IAFOR Journal of Education: Volume 8 – Issue 1 – Language Learning in Education Editor: Melinda Cowart Editor-in-Chief: Yvonne Masters Published: March 1, 2020 ISSN: 2187-0594 https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.8.1 Editor’s Introduction Welcome to Volume 8 – Issue 1 – IAFOR Journal of Education: Language Learning in Education Dr Melinda Cowart, Editor Articles Learner-Centered English Language Teaching:

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Rewarding Creative Problem Solving and Expectations for Creative Motives, Competence and Satisfaction of Workers During Critical Incidents

Author: Fomba Emmanuel Mbebeb, The University of Bamenda, Cameroon Email: fombaem@yahoo.com Published: October 7, 2019 https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.si.02 Citation: Mbebeb, F. E. (2019). Rewarding Creative Problem Solving and Expectations for Creative Motives, Competence and Satisfaction of Workers During Critical Incidents. IAFOR Journal of Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences, 5(si). https://doi.org/10.22492/ijpbs.5.si.02 Abstract There is growing interest in creativity