Jeffrey Dawala Wilang
Biographic Data
| ID | 6618573 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jeffrey Dawala Wilang |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jeffrey Dawala |
| FAMILY NAME | Wilang |
| SIGNATURE | WILANG J D |
| AFFILIATIONS | Suranaree University of Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6322-8799 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 14 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Understanding English Language Mindsets among Undergraduate Students in the Asean Region
Understanding students' language mindsets, beliefs about language intelligence, aptitude, and age sensitivity, can offer valuable insights into their language learning experiences, particularly in the linguistically diverse ASEAN region. This quantitative study investigated the language mindsets of undergraduate students from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. Participants completed an online survey based on the Language Mindset …
Reading assistant software and its impact on speaking fluency, grammar accuracy, and narrative quality among EFL learners
Despite increased integration of technology in language education, many EFL learners in Thailand continue to struggle with spoken English proficiency. Traditional instruction often lacks sufficient support for real-time speech development, and limited research has explored the use of AI-supported reading tools to address this gap. This study aimed to examine whether the use of Reading Assistant (RA) software enhances speaking fluency, grammatical…
Growth Language Mindset Across Disciplines
This study investigated the growth language mindset of undergraduate students in Thailand, focusing on their beliefs about intelligence, aptitude, and age sensitivity in English language learning. A total of 1,174 students from diverse academic disciplines participated in the survey, which employed the adapted Language Mindset Inventory (LMI). Descriptive statistics, multivariate analyses of variance (MANOVA), and confirmatory factor analysis (CF…
Emotional Regulation Strategies Used by Indonesian Teachers in Thailand
The significance of this study is to explore insights into the emotions experienced by Indonesian English teachers in Thailand, highlighting their emotional journeys and the emotion regulation strategies they use. Ten Indonesian English teachers from diverse elementary and secondary schools across Thailand voluntarily participated in this qualitative research. Through semi-structured interviews, the collected data were analyzed deductively, apply…
Exploring the Relationship of Reading Fluency and Accuracy in L2 Learning
L2 reading fluency and accuracy are crucial aspects of second language (L2) acquisition, as they directly influence cognitive processing and overall reading comprehension. Developing these skills enables learners to engage with texts efficiently and build confidence in their reading abilities. This study uses reading software to examine the relationship between reading fluency and accuracy in the L2 learning context. Two primary research question…
Engagement Dynamics in a Speaking Task
This study adopts a multi-method approach to examine Thai EFL learners' cognitive and affective engagement in response to questions of varying difficulty during a speaking task. Using an engagement survey, brain waves, and semi-structured interviews, the study involved 41 Thai university students with low and intermediate English proficiency. Survey results revealed moderate engagement among low-proficiency learners and high engagement among inte…
Evaluating the Impact of the Language Mindset Toolkit among Thai Undergraduate Students
This study reports the impact of a language mindset toolkit in influencing the language mindsets of Thai undergraduate students. An explanatory sequential mixed method design was used to determine how language mindset changes and know the students’ language learning insights through a focused mindset intervention. Data from 67 students chosen from convenience sampling completed language mindset surveys, journal entries, and semi-structured interv…
The Impact of Task-Based Language Teaching on Nursing Students’ English-Learning Motivation
This mixed-method study investigated how task-based language teaching (TBLT) implemented in English-for-nursing programmes impacted students’ learning motivation. Specifically, the study explored the motivational patterns that underlie the students’ participation in the learning process, the factors influencing their English-learning motivation, and the aspects of TBLT that positively affected their learning motivation. The data analysed were acq…
Exploring the Mindsets of Thai Undergraduate Students
This paper presents the findings of a large-scale quantitative study, which involved surveying 1,184 undergraduates from a Thai science and technology university to assess both their general and language mindsets. The study’s primary aims were to identify the prevalence of growth or fixed among these students, explore potential statistical variations in mindsets based on gender, year level, and perceived language proficiencies, and ascertain the …
Partial EMI Nursing Program
The adoption of English as a medium of instruction (EMI) in Thailand is not without difficulties. In this study, the needs and challenges of nursing students and teachers were explored qualitatively in a program where courses are allowed to be taught fully in English, fully in Thai or both in Thai and English. Focus group interviews for students were conducted, while semi-structured interviews were employed for teachers to gain in-depth knowledge…
Factors Affecting EMI Attitudes of Engineering and Nursing Students
The internationalization of higher education has led to the increasing number of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) programs in contexts where English is not the first language nor the medium of communication, including Thailand. The introduction of EMI programs, however, is not without challenges. Therefore, a survey questionnaire was used to investigate the attitudes of engineering and nursing students toward EMI. Differences of attitudes…
Metacognitive Knowledge in Performing a Speaking Task
This study analyzes the use of metacognitive knowledge in performing a speaking task between high-proficient and low-proficient university students. The data was collected by employing stimulated recall interviews from 34-first year students. The data was coded deductively by using metacognitive knowledge frameworks. The results showed that the students employed all types of metacognitive knowledge in their speaking. Both high-proficient and low-…
Let's Move It Move It
Recently, a Facebook group under the name "โยกย้าย มาส่ายสะโพกโยกย้าย" (Let's move it move it) brought together Thais around the globe who share a similar goal of moving abroad. One of the most popular discussions was their concern over their English language skills and the “move-in” country of preference. Since this virtual community is an interesting context to explore, a survey questionnaire was distributed online to know their attitudes towar…
Variations in the use of discourse markers by L1 and L2 English users
This study adopts a functional approach to investigate specific discourse markers employed by L1 English and L2 English users in non-native English speaking contexts. Twenty-four academic essays were voluntarily submitted by the students for analysis. Primarily, Fraser’s (2009) taxonomy was used to identify discourse markers and to know its use in writing academic essays. Findings indicate that there were notable differences between L1 and L2 use…
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Variations in the use of discourse markers by L1 and L2 English users
This study adopts a functional approach to investigate specific discourse markers employed by L1 English and L2 English users in non-native English speaking contexts. Twenty-four academic essays were voluntarily submitted by the students for analysis. Primarily, Fraser’s (2009) taxonomy was used to identify discourse markers and to know its use in writing academic essays. Findings indicate that there were notable differences between L1 and L2 use…
Let's Move It Move It
Recently, a Facebook group under the name "โยกย้าย มาส่ายสะโพกโยกย้าย" (Let's move it move it) brought together Thais around the globe who share a similar goal of moving abroad. One of the most popular discussions was their concern over their English language skills and the “move-in” country of preference. Since this virtual community is an interesting context to explore, a survey questionnaire was distributed online to know their attitudes towar…
Partial EMI Nursing Program
The adoption of English as a medium of instruction (EMI) in Thailand is not without difficulties. In this study, the needs and challenges of nursing students and teachers were explored qualitatively in a program where courses are allowed to be taught fully in English, fully in Thai or both in Thai and English. Focus group interviews for students were conducted, while semi-structured interviews were employed for teachers to gain in-depth knowledge…
Factors Affecting EMI Attitudes of Engineering and Nursing Students
The internationalization of higher education has led to the increasing number of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) programs in contexts where English is not the first language nor the medium of communication, including Thailand. The introduction of EMI programs, however, is not without challenges. Therefore, a survey questionnaire was used to investigate the attitudes of engineering and nursing students toward EMI. Differences of attitudes…
Metacognitive Knowledge in Performing a Speaking Task
This study analyzes the use of metacognitive knowledge in performing a speaking task between high-proficient and low-proficient university students. The data was collected by employing stimulated recall interviews from 34-first year students. The data was coded deductively by using metacognitive knowledge frameworks. The results showed that the students employed all types of metacognitive knowledge in their speaking. Both high-proficient and low-…
Evaluating the Impact of the Language Mindset Toolkit among Thai Undergraduate Students
This study reports the impact of a language mindset toolkit in influencing the language mindsets of Thai undergraduate students. An explanatory sequential mixed method design was used to determine how language mindset changes and know the students’ language learning insights through a focused mindset intervention. Data from 67 students chosen from convenience sampling completed language mindset surveys, journal entries, and semi-structured interv…
The Impact of Task-Based Language Teaching on Nursing Students’ English-Learning Motivation
This mixed-method study investigated how task-based language teaching (TBLT) implemented in English-for-nursing programmes impacted students’ learning motivation. Specifically, the study explored the motivational patterns that underlie the students’ participation in the learning process, the factors influencing their English-learning motivation, and the aspects of TBLT that positively affected their learning motivation. The data analysed were acq…
Exploring the Mindsets of Thai Undergraduate Students
This paper presents the findings of a large-scale quantitative study, which involved surveying 1,184 undergraduates from a Thai science and technology university to assess both their general and language mindsets. The study’s primary aims were to identify the prevalence of growth or fixed among these students, explore potential statistical variations in mindsets based on gender, year level, and perceived language proficiencies, and ascertain the …
Exploring the Relationship of Reading Fluency and Accuracy in L2 Learning
L2 reading fluency and accuracy are crucial aspects of second language (L2) acquisition, as they directly influence cognitive processing and overall reading comprehension. Developing these skills enables learners to engage with texts efficiently and build confidence in their reading abilities. This study uses reading software to examine the relationship between reading fluency and accuracy in the L2 learning context. Two primary research question…
Engagement Dynamics in a Speaking Task
This study adopts a multi-method approach to examine Thai EFL learners' cognitive and affective engagement in response to questions of varying difficulty during a speaking task. Using an engagement survey, brain waves, and semi-structured interviews, the study involved 41 Thai university students with low and intermediate English proficiency. Survey results revealed moderate engagement among low-proficiency learners and high engagement among inte…
Understanding English Language Mindsets among Undergraduate Students in the Asean Region
Understanding students' language mindsets, beliefs about language intelligence, aptitude, and age sensitivity, can offer valuable insights into their language learning experiences, particularly in the linguistically diverse ASEAN region. This quantitative study investigated the language mindsets of undergraduate students from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. Participants completed an online survey based on the Language Mindset …
Reading assistant software and its impact on speaking fluency, grammar accuracy, and narrative quality among EFL learners
Despite increased integration of technology in language education, many EFL learners in Thailand continue to struggle with spoken English proficiency. Traditional instruction often lacks sufficient support for real-time speech development, and limited research has explored the use of AI-supported reading tools to address this gap. This study aimed to examine whether the use of Reading Assistant (RA) software enhances speaking fluency, grammatical…
Growth Language Mindset Across Disciplines
This study investigated the growth language mindset of undergraduate students in Thailand, focusing on their beliefs about intelligence, aptitude, and age sensitivity in English language learning. A total of 1,174 students from diverse academic disciplines participated in the survey, which employed the adapted Language Mindset Inventory (LMI). Descriptive statistics, multivariate analyses of variance (MANOVA), and confirmatory factor analysis (CF…
Emotional Regulation Strategies Used by Indonesian Teachers in Thailand
The significance of this study is to explore insights into the emotions experienced by Indonesian English teachers in Thailand, highlighting their emotional journeys and the emotion regulation strategies they use. Ten Indonesian English teachers from diverse elementary and secondary schools across Thailand voluntarily participated in this qualitative research. Through semi-structured interviews, the collected data were analyzed deductively, apply…
Psychology (10 works) · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (9 works) · Linguistics (7 works) · Mathematics education (7 works) · Second Language Learning and Teaching (7 works) · Computer Science (6 works) · Mindset (4 works) · Pedagogy (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Education, Achievement, and Giftedness (3 works)