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Journal of ELTAN (JELTAN)

Published by English Language Teachers Association of Nigeria Double-blind peer reviewed

Current issue Vol. 15, No. 1 (2026)

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Research Articles

Harnessing Edtech for Creative and Learner-Centered

Nwawuba Grace Ebere, Onyeka Clementina Ukamaka

The integration of Education Technology (EdTech) has become essential to advancing English Language Teaching (ELT) in Nigeria’s evolving educational context. This study examines the potential of EdTech to promote creative and learner-centered ELT practices, addressing the dominance of traditional, teacher-centered approaches that …

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Integrating Literature in English Language Teaching (ELT): Enhancing Language Acquisition and Cultural Awareness.

Babayo Wakili

This paper examines the integration of literature into English Language Teaching (ELT) as a means of enhancing language acquisition and cultural awareness among learners. Using a qualitative desk-review approach, the study draws on relevant scholarly literature, pedagogical theories, and empirical studies on …

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Emerging Technology as a Tool in Building English Language Teaching Skills Among Teachers in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Oghenetega Ferife Nwokoro

This study investigates the integration of emerging technologies in enhancing English Language Teaching (ELT) skills among English language teachers in Nigerian secondary and tertiary institutions. Using a descriptive survey design, structured questionnaires were administered online to 53 English language teachers drawn from …

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Pragmatic Markers in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Learners’ Spoken Discourse: Implications for English Language Teaching

Dr. Nwani-Grace Ugwu

This study investigated pragmatic markers in the spoken discourse of learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Pragmatic markers which play crucial roles in facilitating effective communication are often neglected in language instruction. This study examines the pedagogical implications of pragmatic …

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Impact of Gamified Grammar Instruction on Learner Engagement and Grammar Achievement Among JSS 2 Students in Wukari, Taraba State

Veronica Nkeiru Oboh

This study examined the effect of Kahoot-based gamified grammar instruction on grammar achievement and learner engagement among Junior Secondary School Two (JSS 2) students in Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria. A mixed-methods quasi-experimental design was used with 80 students drawn from two intact …

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Technology Integration for Innovative English Language Teaching Pedagogy

Amamchi Iroulor, Scholastica Chinyere Amadi

The research investigates the impact of technology integration on developing new teaching practices in English Language Teaching. With the developments taking place in the field of English language education, the use of digital tools and resources to boost learner engagement and to …

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Exploring Pedagogical Strategies in English Language and Literature Classrooms for Empowering Female Learners for Confidence Building

Dr Maureen E. Ororho

This study explored pedagogical strategies in English Language and Literature classrooms for empowering female learners and enhancing their confidence in secondary schools in Delta State, Nigeria. The study was motivated by persistent concerns over low self-confidence, limited classroom participation, and reduced self-expression …

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Teaching English Language for Sustainable Development: A Critical Examination of ELT Materials and Practices.

Bulus Samson Yunana

The paper critically examined the role of English Language Teaching (ELT) materials in promoting, integrating sustainable development into ELT. This study analyzed the extent to which the existing ELT textbooks, curricula, and teaching methodologies can be incorporated into sustainable development themes and …

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Fostering Students Reading Comprehension Through Directed Reading Thinking (Drta) and Presentation, Practice, and Production (Ppp) in Asaba Metropolis

Mbapinen Priscilla Ndur

This study investigated the effect of Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA) and Presentation, Practice, and Production (PPP) on students' reading comprehension. A quasi-experimental research design was employed, involving 165 Senior Secondary School II students in Asaba Metropolis, Delta State. The study used …

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Repositioning Secondary School Students’ Performance in SSCE Through the Digitalisation of Prose Literature Teaching Materials

Kalejaiye Oluwakemi Abiola, Kazeem Fola Hakeem

The abysmal failure recorded in the yearly results of Senior Secondary School Examinations Literature-in-English is an indication that there are problems associated with the teaching-learning process. Whilst reading is a literacy skill that must be taught, prose literature helps students to enhance …