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This paper addresses the critical challenge of effectively integrating technology into middle-school English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education by proposing a novel pedagogical framework: the Technology-Enhanced Connectivist English Learning (TECEL) model. Grounded in the principles of connectivism, which posits that learning occurs through the formation of connections within networks, the model moves beyond traditional, teacher-centered approaches. It is structured around a dynamic, three-phase cycle—Pre-Class, In-Class, and Post-Class—designed to foster continuous, adaptive, and autonomous language acquisition. The study demonstrates that the TECEL model effectively leverages digital tools not as mere supplements but as fundamental connectors that facilitate personalized learning pathways, collaborative knowledge construction, and the development of essential 21st-century skills. Key findings indicate that this approach significantly enhances students' linguistic proficiency, digital literacy, and self-directed learning capabilities by creating an ecosystem where technology and pedagogy are seamlessly intertwined. The paper concludes that the TECEL model offers a theoretically sound and practically viable framework for educators seeking to bridge the gap between connectivist theory and classroom practice, with important implications for curriculum design, teacher training, and the future of technology-enhanced language learning.


[Artikel ini membahas tantangan krusial dalam mengintegrasikan teknologi secara efektif ke dalam pendidikan Bahasa Inggris sebagai Bahasa Asing (English as a Foreign Language/EFL) di tingkat sekolah menengah pertama dengan mengusulkan sebuah kerangka pedagogis baru, yaitu model Technology-Enhanced Connectivist English Learning (TECEL). Model ini berlandaskan prinsip-prinsip konektivisme yang memandang pembelajaran sebagai proses pembentukan hubungan dalam suatu jaringan, sehingga melampaui pendekatan tradisional yang berpusat pada guru. TECEL disusun dalam sebuah siklus dinamis tiga tahap—Pra-Kelas, Dalam Kelas, dan Pasca-Kelas—yang dirancang untuk mendorong pemerolehan bahasa yang berkelanjutan, adaptif, dan otonom. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa model TECEL memanfaatkan perangkat digital bukan sekadar sebagai pelengkap, melainkan sebagai penghubung utama yang memfasilitasi jalur pembelajaran yang dipersonalisasi, konstruksi pengetahuan secara kolaboratif, serta pengembangan keterampilan esensial abad ke-21. Temuan utama mengindikasikan bahwa pendekatan ini secara signifikan meningkatkan kemahiran linguistik siswa, literasi digital, dan kemampuan belajar mandiri dengan menciptakan sebuah ekosistem di mana teknologi dan pedagogi terintegrasi secara harmonis. Artikel ini menyimpulkan bahwa model TECEL menawarkan kerangka kerja yang kokoh secara teoretis dan layak secara praktis bagi para pendidik yang berupaya menjembatani kesenjangan antara teori konektivisme dan praktik pembelajaran di kelas, serta memiliki implikasi penting bagi desain kurikulum, pelatihan guru, dan masa depan pembelajaran bahasa berbasis teknologi.]

Keywords

Technology-Enhanced Connectivist English Learning (TECEL) Connectivism English Language Learning Critical Thinking Skills Virtual Learning Networks Learning Analytics Student Perceptions

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Author Biographies

Aman Ullah, Nanjing University of information science and technology, China

Amanullah is a Master of Education student at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, China. His academic interests focus on English language education, educational technology, and contemporary learning theories. His recent work, “Integrating Connectivism and Technology in English Language Education: A Conceptual Framework for the Digital Age,” explores the integration of connectivist learning principles with digital technologies to address the challenges and opportunities of English language teaching in the digital era.

Mariam Rahman, Asraful Ulum Fazil Madrasah, Bangladesh

Mariam Rahman is affiliated with Asraful Ulum Fazil Madrasah, Bangladesh, where he specializes in English Language and Literature. His academic interests include English language teaching, literary studies, and the integration of pedagogical approaches in language education. He contributes to the study “Integrating Connectivism and Technology in English Language Education: A Conceptual Framework for the Digital Age” from the perspective of language pedagogy and literature.

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Integrating Connectivism and Technology in English Language Education: A Conceptual Framework for the Digital Age: Mengintegrasikan Konektivisme dan Teknologi dalam Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris: Kerangka Konseptual untuk Era Digital. (2025). REACT: Research in Education and Critical Transformation, 1(2), 57-74. https://pub.siradjournal.com/index.php/react/article/view/88

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Integrating Connectivism and Technology in English Language Education: A Conceptual Framework for the Digital Age: Mengintegrasikan Konektivisme dan Teknologi dalam Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris: Kerangka Konseptual untuk Era Digital. (2025). REACT: Research in Education and Critical Transformation, 1(2), 57-74. https://pub.siradjournal.com/index.php/react/article/view/88

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