Sustaining Formal and Informal English Language Learning through Social Networking Sites (SNS): A Systematic Review (2018–2022)
Sustainability
; 14(17):10852, 2022.
Article
in English
| ProQuest Central | ID: covidwho-2024204
ABSTRACT
There has been a gradual shift over the years towards the use of social networking sites (SNS) in formal and informal English language learning which was accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Though there is an abundance of articles dedicated to probing into the in-depth use of SNS in English language learning, a clear correlation between the formal and informal application of SNS in English language learning is still scarce. Therefore, this systematic review aims to exhaustively analyse the recent findings regarding the integration of SNS in English language learning in both formal and informal learning contexts. Two databases were employed, which are the Web of Science (WoS) and Educational Resources Information Centre (ERIC) and thirty articles were extracted for further review. These articles were selectively restricted to a five-year (2018–2022) range and have been screened for any contradiction against the research objectives. As an overview, SNS is favoured for different kinds of applications in teaching and learning purposes due to observed improvements in overall language skills, social interactions, motivation and flexibility. It is proposed for future researchers to focus on a specific target group as well as specific SNS platforms which could help the researchers to minimize discrepancies.
Environmental Studies; social networking sites (SNS); formal learning; informal learning; English as a second language (ESL); social media; systematic literature review; Pandemics; Motivation; Social organization; Learning; Social networks; Information centers; Observational learning; English language; Networking; Language; Social factors; Social discrimination learning; Databases; Educational research; English as a second language; COVID-19; Social interactions; Reviews; Systematic review; Social research; Malaysia
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Databases of international organizations
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ProQuest Central
Type of study:
Reviews
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Systematic review/Meta Analysis
Language:
English
Journal:
Sustainability
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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