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Title: Effectiveness of LMS-based ESP courses in fostering learning outcomes and self-efficacy.

 

Vol. 13(1), 2025, pp. 96-119.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.46687/TAXV1577 

 

Author: Dewi Hidayati

About the author: Dewi Hidayati is an English lecturer at STAI Diponegoro Tulungagung, Indonesia. She is currently pursuing her doctoral study within the English Department at Universitas Negeri Malang, focusing on English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and Teaching Strategies. Additionally, she is engaged in concurrent investigations in ESP in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), assessment methodologies, teaching strategies, and Research and Development (R&D) within the field.

e-mail: dewi.hidayati.2202219@students.um.ac.id                 

ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5605-4858 

 

Author: Utami Widiati

About the author: Utami Widiati is a professor in ELT at the Department of English, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia. Her research focuses on foreign language literacy, curriculum and material development, and teacher professional development. She also serves as the chief editor of TEFLIN Journal.

e-mail: utami.widiati.fs@um.ac.id                                

ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8603-4556

 

Author: Evynurul Laily Zen

About the author: Evynurul Laily Zen is a faculty member at the Department of English, Faculty of Letters, Universitas Negeri Malang (UM). She received her PhD in Linguistics from National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2021. Her research interests span both multilingualism and heritage language maintenance in Indonesian contexts. Many of her work has been on improving the understanding of cross-linguistic transfer phenomenon among multilingual speakers, multilingual learner corpora, family language policy, as well as heritage language maintenance and shift.

e-mail:  evynurul.laily.fs@um.ac.id            

ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6428-4215

 

Author: Utari Praba Astuti

About the author: Utari Praba Astuti is a full-time lecturer at Universitas Negeri Malang in Indonesia. Within her academic endeavours, she focuses her research efforts primarily on English Skill Courses, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), and Material Development, exploring these areas with a keen interest and scholarly depth.

e-mail: utari.praba.fs@um.ac.id                          

ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5910-7916

 

Link: http://silc.fhn-shu.com/issues/2025-1/SILC_2025_Vol_13_Issue_1_096-119_24.pdf  

 

Citation (APA): Hidayati, D., Widiati, U., Zen, E. L., & Astuti, U. P. (2025). Effectiveness of LMS-based ESP courses in fostering learning outcomes and self-efficacy. Studies in Linguistics, Culture, and FLT,13(1), 96-119. https://doi.org/10.46687/TAXV1577.

 

Abstract: Despite the increasing use of Learning Management System (LMS) platforms, a noticeable void exists in comprehending their influence on students’ learning outcomes, particularly within the sphere of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses designed for Islamic undergraduate students. This study aims to address this gap by evaluating the effectiveness of an LMS-based ESP course in improving learning outcomes and self-efficacy among Islamic undergraduate students. Using a pre-experimental design with a single group, pre- and post-tests were conducted with 35 Islamic undergraduate students at STAI Diponegoro Tulungagung. Additionally, a closed-ended questionnaire measured self-efficacy. The results showed significant improvements in both learning outcomes and self-efficacy, as reflected in higher test scores and increased confidence levels. Nevertheless, challenges such as technical difficulties and limited access to resources have been recognized as potential hindrances to effective implementation. These findings underscore the imperative for further refinement of LMS-based ESP courses to more adeptly cater to the distinct requirements of Islamic undergraduate students. Consequently, the implications of these findings necessitate tailored strategies aimed at optimizing LMS-based ESP courses, including targeted interventions to mitigate technical barriers and enhance resource accessibility, thereby fostering more conducive learning environments for Islamic undergraduate students.

Keywords: English for Specific Purposes, Islamic Higher Education, Learning Outcome, LMS, Self-Efficacy

 

 

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