Teaching English in A Digital World: Mindful, Meaningful, and Joyful Learning

• Fadillah Wulansari

  Doktor Husni Ingratubun University (UNINGRAT) Papua

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• Heru Andryana Suherman

  IAIN Fattahul Muluk

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• Yayah Sarimulyanah

  SDN R.A Kartini Kecamatan Subang

  Author

The rapid advancement of digital technology has significantly reshaped English Language Teaching (ELT), presenting both pedagogical opportunities and challenges related to learner engagement, attention, and well-being. While digital tools enhance access and interactivity, demanding educators to innovate pedagogical approaches. They also risk cognitive overload and emotional disengagement if not pedagogically grounded. This study aims to examine how mindfulness-informed digital pedagogy can support meaningful, joyful, and holistic learning in ELT. This paper employs a systematic literature review drawing on peer-reviewed 2018-2025 in the fields of digital pedagogy, mindfulness in education, and English language teaching (ELT). The review focuses on three thematic areas: (1) the role of mindfulness in sustaining attention and emotional regulation in digital environments; (2) instructional strategies that promote meaningful learning and reduce cognitive overload; and (3) digital tool and classroom designs that cultivate joy, motivation, and supports holistic student development in the digital era. The findings offer insights for educators, curriculum designers, and policymakers to reimagine English language education as a transformative process for naturing well-being, engagement, and lifelong learning.

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