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Second Language Acquisition (SLA) Theory: A Reflection from Indonesian Classrooms
Dwi Poedjiastutie, Desvira Anabelastova
27 July 2026 · Vol. 2, Issue 7, pp. 1342-1346
DOI: 10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E7/2026-38
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This article discusses how Second Language Acquisition (SLA) theories can help English teachers in Indonesian classrooms. Naturalistic classroom observation was employed to generate authentic field data from students.
Article at a glance
- Published
- 27 July 2026
- Volume / issue / pages
- Vol. 2, Issue 7, pp. 1342-1346
- ISSN
- 3051-3561 (online) · 3051-3553 (print)
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- CC BY 4.0 — free to read and reuse with attribution
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- Double-blind, at least two independent reviewers
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- EP Journals Group
Abstract
This article discusses how Second Language Acquisition (SLA) theories can help English teachers in Indonesian classrooms. Naturalistic classroom observation was employed to generate authentic field data from students. Field notes were written up during and immediately following the observation sessions to ensure a detailed record of events and interactions. A part of increasing the credibility of data is that observations were repeated through multiple sessions, and later compared with interview findings to allow triangulation. It explains that students learn English while still using local languages such as Javanese and Sundanese. These local languages influence pronunciation, interaction, confidence, and learning strategies. The article also describes the importance of supportive corrective feedback, classroom interaction, and balanced use of local languages. In addition, it explains how technology, mobile applications, and AI tools are changing the role of English teachers. Rather than replacing teachers, technology helps students practice English more often, while teachers guide students in meaningful, ethical, and confident language learning. Teaching implications are also discussed in this paper as well.
Keywords: Second Language Acquisition, Indonesian classroom, The multilingual country, Corrective feedback, The roles of technology
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Dwi Poedjiastutie, & Desvira Anabelastova (2026). Second Language Acquisition (SLA) Theory: A Reflection from Indonesian Classrooms. Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, 2(7), 1342-1346. https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E7/2026-38
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}Questions about this article
Who wrote this article?
Dwi Poedjiastutie, Desvira Anabelastova.
Where and when was it published?
In Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, Volume 2, Issue 7, pages 1342-1346, published by EP Journals Group on 27 July 2026.
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Yes. It is open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) licence, so anyone can read, share and reuse it with attribution.
What is the DOI of this article?
10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E7/2026-38 (https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E7/2026-38).
How do I cite this article?
APA: Dwi Poedjiastutie, & Desvira Anabelastova (2026). Second Language Acquisition (SLA) Theory: A Reflection from Indonesian Classrooms. Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies, 2(7), 1342-1346. https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E7/2026-38
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