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Exploring ICQs as a tool for effective English language teaching: A systematic literature review
Al-Ta'dib: Jurnal Kajian Ilmu Kependidikan · Vol. 19 No. 1 (2026) · pp. 20–39
- ISSN
- 2598-3873, 1979-4908
- Published
- 2026-05-03
- Publisher
- Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari
Abstract
This systematic literature review examines empirical studies on ICQ in EFL classrooms. Guided by PRISMA 2020, eleven peer-reviewed articles published between 2016 and 2025 were selected from Google Scholar, Taylor & Francis Online, and ERIC. The review identifies ICQ types, methodological trends, and pedagogical contributions to instruction-giving and understanding-check practices. Findings indicate that ICQs are mainly used as comprehension checks, confirmation checks, and clarification requests. Form-based ICQs commonly appear as yes/no and Wh-questions, while display questions dominate the purpose-based category. Methodologically, qualitative studies dominated, followed by mixed-methods and limited quantitative research. The review concludes that effective ICQs should be specific, task-based, and evidence-seeking to strengthen instructional clarity and classroom interaction in EFL contexts.
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40 authors · 116 co-authorship links · 44 across different organisations · showing the 40 most connected
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- Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari
- Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari
- Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
- National Dong Hwa University
- Indonesia University of Education
- Monash University
- State University of Semarang
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| Co-author | Organisation | Joint articles |
|---|---|---|
| Suhartini Syukri | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari | 6 |
| Dewi Atikah | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari | 4 |
| Riski Riski | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari | 3 |
| Azwar Abidin | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari | 3 |
| Hadi Machmud | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari | 2 |
| Sarjaniah Zur | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari | 2 |
| Faridawati Faridawati | Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari | 2 |
| La Ode Musaldin | Monash University | 2 |
| Citra Prasiska Puspita Tohamba | Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari | 1 |
| Titin Rahmiatin Rahim | National Dong Hwa University | 1 |
| Fatnalaila Fatnalaila | Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari | 1 |
| Andi Rachmawati Syarief | Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari | 1 |
| Muflihun Muflihun | Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari | 1 |
| Isna Humaera | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari | 1 |
| Muthiah Hidayatun | State University of Semarang | 1 |
| Muragmi Gazaly | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari | 1 |
| Nur Alim | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari | 1 |
| Fadlansyah Fadlansyah | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari | 1 |
| Jumarddin La Fua | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari | 1 |
| Mirdan Ali Sabdillah Mansir | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari | 1 |
| Nur Hasanah Safei | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari | 1 |
| Abdul Halim | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari | 1 |
| Siti Alawiyah | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari | 1 |
| Analiza B. Tanghal | Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology | 1 |
| Vitra Silvia Ningsih | Universitas Muhammadiyah Kendari | 1 |
| Nurul Anggraini | Indonesia University of Education | 1 |
| Sri Setyarini | Indonesia University of Education | 1 |
| Sri Mauliani | Affiliation unknown | 1 |
| Raodahtul Jannah | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari | 1 |
| Abdul Halim | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari | 1 |
| Hildayanti Hildayanti | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari | 1 |
| Sukiawati Sukiawati | Institut Agama Islam Negeri Kendari | 1 |
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