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International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development

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A Systematic Review of Augmented Reality in English Language Learning

Amalina Hasbi, Melor Md Yunus

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARPED/v10-i2/9218

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The use of technology in education has rapidly developed and various technological tools are implemented in the classroom. One of the technological tools which currently takes place in the interest of technology in education is augmented reality (AR). Hence, this study provides a systematic approach to explore how AR is practiced in English language learning (ELL), the benefits and limitations of using AR. This study employed comprehensive analysis and synthesis of 20 articles including peer-review journal articles and full-text articles within the period of 2016 to 2020 from three databases namely Google Scholar, ScienceDirect and Eric. Results of this study show that quantitative was mostly used in exploring the use of AR in ELL. This review also explores the features of AR mostly practiced in ELL and the positive impacts on ELL. Besides that, it analyses the constraints and limitations of using AR in teaching and learning. Overall, the results of this study show that all the studies agreed that AR can bring positive impacts towards ELL despite some limitations and constraints found in the integration of AR in learning.

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In-Text Citation: (Hasbi & Yunus, 2021)
To Cite this Article: Hasbi, A., & Yunus, M. M. (2021). A Systematic Review of Augmented Reality in English Language Learning. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 10(2), 163–183.