The Implementation of TPACK and Its Impact on EFL Students’ Achievement: A Systematic Literature Review

Siti Aminatuz  Zahro; Ive Emaliana; Khairil Azwar Razali; Frida Unsiah; Ulfah Sutiyarti; Wan Nurul Elia Haslee Sharil; Rafidah Sahar

doi:10.56741/IISTR.jpes.001780

Authors

Siti Aminatuz Zahro Universitas Brawijaya
Ive Emaliana
ive@ub.ac.id
Universitas Brawijaya https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0939-4336
Khairil Azwar Razali International Islamic University Malaysia https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4149-9366
Frida Unsiah Universitas Brawijaya https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4678-1573
Ulfah Sutiyarti Universitas Brawijaya https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8946-4378
Wan Nurul Elia Haslee Sharil Universiti Teknologi MARA https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5585-5116
Rafidah Sahar International Islamic University Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9730-0242

Keywords:

EFL Student Achievement, Language Pedagogy, Literature Review, Technology Integration, TPACK Framework

Abstract

The Systematic Literature Review (SLR) study examines the implementation of TPACK in an EFL context and its impact on EFL students' achievement more broadly in a global context. This SLR study followed the PRISMA and PICOC protocol standards to achieve the research objectives. The data collection stage used the Scopus journal database to obtain credible literature by using Publish or Perish (PoP) software to collect the literature sources. Thirty-two articles from 2016-2025 were obtained, which were then screened and reviewed using Covidence software for relevance to the research topic. The results show that TPACK contributes to developing students' English language skills, a factor that has not been extensively studied and understood by previous research. Therefore, it can be concluded that this study aims to systematically fill the gap in previous research by integrating TPACK into student learning outcomes and includes recommendations for future research to further explore the implementation of TPACK using a larger database and several stakeholder perspectives that were not yet achieved by this study.

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Author Biographies

Siti Aminatuz Zahro, Universitas Brawijaya

is a student majoring in English Language Education at the Faculty of Cultural Studies, Brawijaya University. She is interested in researching technology integration in English language teaching to develop strategies that can help educators utilize technology optimally, making English learning more interactive, engaging, and relevant for students. (email: amynatuzzahro@student.ub.ac.id).

Ive Emaliana, Universitas Brawijaya

is an Associate Professor at Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia. She serves in the Academic Functional Group (KKJF) at the Center for Educational Relevance Development, DIPP, and is an Organizing Committee Member of the CITED Hub Indonesia. Her research focuses on educational psychology, epistemic beliefs, language assessment, and inclusive education. She is committed to advancing equitable and evidence-informed language education and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications while actively engaging in international research collaborations on teacher development and inclusive assessment. (email: ive@ub.ac.id).

Khairil Azwar Razali, International Islamic University Malaysia

is affiliated with the Faculty of Sustainable Tourism and Contemporary Languages, International Islamic University Malaysia. Khairil is currently the Head of Research at the faculty. His research areas include ESL, ESP course design, language assessment, and organisational communication. (email: khairilrazali@iium.edu.my).

Frida Unsiah, Universitas Brawijaya

is a lecturer at Universitas Brawijaya specializing in English Language Teaching (ELT). Her research focuses on English language education, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), English Medium Instruction (EMI), educational technology, learner autonomy, and digital literacy. She has published scholarly works on AI-assisted language learning, higher education internationalization, and culturally responsive digital literacy initiatives. (email: frida_unsiah@ub.ac.id).

Ulfah Sutiyarti, Universitas Brawijaya

is a faculty member at the Faculty of Cultural Studies, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia. She specialises in Japanese language education, with research interests in Japanese language teaching, digital instructional materials, interactive learning media, curriculum implementation, and language assessment. She has published extensively on Japanese language pedagogy, instructional media, classroom methodology, and language learning outcomes. (email: ulfah_s@ub.ac.id).

Wan Nurul Elia Haslee Sharil, Universiti Teknologi MARA

is a senior academic at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, specializing in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), English Language Teaching (ELT) methodology, and ESL teacher education. Her research focuses on teacher professional development, TPACK, educational technology, virtual reality in language learning, and innovative pedagogical approaches to enhance English language teaching and communication skills. (email: nurulelia@uitm.edu.my).

Rafidah Sahar, International Islamic University Malaysia

is an Assistant Professor at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). She holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Manchester, a Master's in English Literature from the University of Malaya, and a Bachelor's degree in TESOL from the University of Warwick. Her research focuses on intercultural communication, English literature, feminism, TESOL, language education, and culturally responsive pedagogical practices. (email: srafidah@iium.edu.my).

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