Critical thinking (CT) is essential for survival in the modern knowledge-driven world, and the Thinker's Guide is considered an effective technique to enhance such potential. The investigation of CT potential to enhance the reading comprehension of EFL learners has not received adequate attention in the literature. Accordingly, this study aimed to…

For over two decades, emergent bilingual students in Arizona have languished under the state's English-only Structured English Immersion policies. Using Theo Van Leeuwan's (2007) legitimation in discourse framework, this study longitudinally tracks shifts in legitimation tactics across the four iterations of the policy--its inception with…

Although existing research has explored various aspects of online exam cheating, there is a scarcity of studies with in-depth qualitative phases focusing specifically on psychological reasons for online exam cheating in higher education context. Therefore, the aim of this mixed-methods research is to investigate the psychological reasons behind…

This essay reimagines public speaking education through a culturally sustaining and transgressive lens that challenges dominant norms of language, professionalism, and communication competence. It critiques the ways in which public speaking courses often reinforce linguistic supremacy by privileging standardized English and marginalizing…

Early childhood language-promoting initiatives, such as Talk with Me Baby (TWMB), are positively associated with young children's development across multiple domains and contexts. Less is known about the potential impact of TWMB in a rural setting that focuses on training preservice students who serve families from culturally and linguistically…

Critical thinking (CT) is widely recognised as a core competency in 21st-century higher education, particularly within English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning contexts. This study examines the extent to which motivation and engagement contribute to the development of CT skills among Chinese EFL university students. A sample of 626…

Learner autonomy has been considered an essential goal of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education. This capacity empowers students to actively engage in learning activities and gives them greater control over their learning environment. Existing research on learner autonomy has proposed six conceptual models, yet these frameworks have…

Parents play a critical role in supporting the language development of children who are deaf and hard of hearing (DHH). Research shows that key parent-child interaction factors--such as parental sensitivity, non-intrusiveness, and joint attention--are strongly linked to better language outcomes in DHH children. The quantity and quality of…

Background/purpose: Indonesian for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) strategically strengthens Indonesian insight and knowledge for international students. This research aims to describe the strategy and results of the Indonesian cultural immersion implemented in BIPA learning to improve speaking skills. Project-based learning and cultural integration…

The growing superdiversity around the world now appears to be the norm. In traditional English-speaking inner circle nations, it is becoming increasingly rare to find classrooms with students who come from monocultural and monolingual backgrounds. However, teaching practices remain based on Anglocentric standards and perspectives even when most of…

This study aims to investigate the practice patterns used by Portuguese speech-language pathologists (SLPs) with preschool-age children with pragmatic impairment and to identify the actual need(s) perceived by SLPs in this field. A total of 351 SLPs responded. The results reveal that 81.5 per cent of the respondents (n=286) reported working or had…

For nearly 7 years, universities in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR) have been implementing the Bologna Process (BP) under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), yet its implementation lacks comprehensive academic evaluation. This study investigates the applicability of the BP in IKR English departments, focusing on…

This study investigates the current state of interdisciplinarity within undergraduate English language major curricula in Chinese public universities, 7 years after the implementation of the "National Quality Criteria for Undergraduate Teaching (Foreign Language Majors) (NQC)." Grounded in integrationist theories of interdisciplinarity…

This study aimed to develop and validate an analytical rating scale specifically designed to assess the lexical proficiency of Chinese college students in Academic English speaking tasks. A multi-layer construct of lexical proficiency was first developed and operationalized into an eight-dimension rating scale, including word diversity, word…

This study explored how Chinese and Scottish student-teachers from two case-study universities perceived their experiences in foreign language learning in both formal and informal contexts within their home countries, and how the status of a foreign language learner shaped their empathy for culturally and linguistically diverse pupils through a…