A Systematic Review: Types of Feedback Provision in Enhancing English Language in Online Learning Environment

Abstract

Feedback is a significant part of learning system and framework. Since instructors and students are physically separated in online platform, feedback becomes compulsory tools to be implemented in assisting the process of teaching and learning. Therefore, this systematic review paper aims to find out which forms of English communication skills being focussed on online learning, to explore the varieties of feedback provision that are used to enhance English communication skills in online learning and lastly to find out if the feedback implementation in online learning has affected students positively, especially in English language. Despite the fact that feedback plays a significant role in assisting students, there have been few studies that examine the progress made so far as reported in the literature, and which type of feedback has actually substantial in improving and enhancing the learners’ communication skills especially in English language. Varieties of feedback discovered; and all intended to aid and enhance the communication skills in online learning, especially in English language. When conducting this systematic literature review study, PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) recommended procedures were used, and a total of 30 articles were found by utilising online databases such as Scopus, IEEEXplore Digital Library and etc, as according to the review selection guideline. Feedback provision, communication skills, online learning, student, and English language were employed as search keywords. The results were analysed in light of the three focuses described. Interestingly, it is revealed that the feedback utilization has positively affecting the students especially in English language learning via online learning.