Contemporary Issues in Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in English Education: A Systematic Literature Review in Indonesia (2019-2023)

Abstract

This research aims to explore the contemporary issues in Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in English education and to answer the following research question “What are the contemporary issues being faced in Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in English education?”. This research is a systematic literature review research using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) method. Based on the PRISMA flow, the search is carried out through 3 stages, namely identification, screening and included. Based on the results of research through a systematic review regarding contemporary issues in Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL) in English Education. four main issues have been identified therefore effectiveness of MALL utilization, implementation of MALL, perception and readiness for MALL utilization, and development of MALL. The issue of effectiveness of MALL utilization divided into 3 sub-issues, namely The effectiveness of MALL in improving students' English skills, the effectiveness of MALL in addressing students' lack of motivation and involvement in English learning and factors inhibiting the effectiveness of MALL in English learning Keyword: Mobile Assisted Language Learning, Contemporary issues, systematic literature review