Integrating Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) to Explore Papuan Students’ English Learning
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Papuan students often encounter challenges in engaging with English learning due to limited access to conventional resources and low motivation. This raises the need for innovative learning tools that can enhance student engagement and language acquisition. This study aims to examine the level of interest among southwest Papuan students at SMP Negeri 3 Sorong Regency in learning English using Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL), identify the types of MALL applied, and evaluate its impact on student learning outcomes. Using a sequential mixed-methods design, data were collected through questionnaires and in-depth interviews with ninth-grade students from SMP Negeri 3 Sorong Regency, southwest Papua. The findings indicate a high level of student interest in learning English through MALL. Frequently used MALL tools included Canva, Google Translate, social media, Brainly, and educational game apps. MALL contributed to increased student motivation, creativity, collaboration, writing ability, and more efficient study time. This research lies in its focus on MALL use among indigenous southwest Papuan students in a rural junior high school context. This study implies that integrating mobile technology can significantly enhance English learning in under-resourced regions like southwest Papua.
Source: Didaktika Jurnal Kependidikan
Authors: Ilal Rizki, Abd. Rahman, Hasbullah Hasbullah
Institution: Institut Agama Islam Negeri Sorong
Language: English
Topic: Mobile Learning in Education
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4415066585