I am currently a Senior English lecturer at Universitas Islam Malang, Indonesia. My research interests include TEFL, especially Written Corrective Feedback, English Writing, Assessment, and English for Specific Purposes. I got my doctoral degree from Hiroshima University, Japan. I have taught English not only in university level but also in senior high school level in Indonesia.
EDUCATION
2004 Bachelor in English Literature from Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
2004 Bachelor in English Language Education from Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia
2013 Master in English Language Education from Universitas Islam Malang, Indonesia
2015 Teacher Training program in English Language department from Naruto University of Education, Japan
2021 Doctoral in English Language Education from Hiroshima University, Japan
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Language and Linguistics, Arts and Humanities
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Scopus Publications
229
Scholar Citations
8
Scholar h-index
7
Scholar i10-index
Scopus Publications
Editorial: The 2nd Asia Pacific International Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Conference (APIRTP) Liutikas, Darius, Karimullah, Imam Wahyudi International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage, 2025 Editorial and overview of 2nd International Asia Pacific Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Conference (APIRTP) was held in Universitas Islam Malang in Malang, Indonesia on 17 – 20 January 2024.
Three written corrective feedback sources in improving Indonesian and Japanese students’ writing achievement Sonny Elfiyanto, , Seiji Fukazawa, and International Journal of Instruction, 2021 The quality of written corrective feedback can strongly and positively affect students' writing achievement levels. This study aimed to examine whether written corrective feedback could improve students' achievement levels for essay writing and investigated which one from three different feedback sources-teacher, peer, and self-was effective in increasing senior high school students' achievement levels of English writing in two English as a Foreign Language countries, Indonesia and Japan. The study participants included 81 Indonesian and 81 Japanese senior high school students (Grade XI, 16-17 years old), who were divided into three different groups. Three different feedback sources were utilized for each group. Data collection was from a pretest and posttest to identify the relationship between students' writing achievement level and the written corrective feedback sources they had been exposed to in the classroom. The data were analyzed by employing descriptive statistics, ANOVA, and Bonferroni post hoc test. The study results showed that written corrective feedback from peers effectively improved Indonesian senior high school students' writing achievement levels. In contrast, for the Japanese senior high school students, teachers' written corrective feedback represented the most effective source.
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Teacher Identity Disclosure: Exploring Professionalism, Pedagogy, and Impact on Students in the Merdeka Mengajar Platform AF Rahma, J Mistar, S Elfiyanto Ethical Lingua: Journal of Language Teaching and Literature 13 (1), 119-132 , 2026 2026
Non-Native English Teacher’s Challenges and Strategies in Teaching English for Office Management at an Indonesian Vocational High School FA Nugraha, IW Karimullah, S Elfiyanto Jurnal Penelitian, Pendidikan, dan Pembelajaran 21 (7) , 2026 2026
AI-Supported English Language Learning: Indonesian Teacher Perspectives and Implementation K Rohman, Subarjo, S Elfiyanto, IW Karimullah Ethical Lingua 13 (1), 244-261 , 2026 2026
Mastering a New Language as a Process of Social Adaptation: A Case Study of Transfer Students in Language Learning D Bastiansyah, S Elfiyanto Ethical Lingua 13 (1), 366-349 , 2026 2026
Exploring EFL Pre-Service Teachers' Perception of Integrating YouTube into Speaking Classes: A Qualitative Multiple Case Study AP Pramuditya, FA Sholihah, S Elfiyanto Jurnal Penelitian, Pendidikan, dan Pembelajaran 20 (24) , 2026 2026
Teacher's and Students' Perspectives on Using ChatGPT as a Tool for Enhancing English Writing Strategies: An Exploratory Study Z Baihaqi, S Elfiyanto, E Suhartoyo Jurnal Penelitian, Pendidikan, dan Pembelajaran 20 (24) , 2026 2026
Breaking Barriers in English Writing: Pedagogical Shifts under the Merdeka Curriculum in Vocational Education S Elfiyanto, D Nasihah, MGE Romadhon, R Umeki Journal of English Teaching and Learning Issues (JETLI) 8 (2), 159-176 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Peningkatan Kompetensi Profesional Guru SMK dalam Pengajaran Bahasa Inggris untuk Korespondensi Bisnis dan Kolaborasi Global IW Karimullah, M Mustofa, S Elfiyanto, MGE Romadhon, ZF Syabilla Journal of Community Empowerment 4 (3), 938-944 , 2025 2025
Enhancing Students’ Speaking Confidence through the Professional Development of English Teachers: A Study at MAN Bondowoso Class XK M Marina, S Elfiyanto, H Hamiddin International Conference on English Language Teaching (ICON-ELT) 6 (1), 114-116 , 2025 2025
English Education Students and Kampung Inggris, Pare: A Qualitative Investigation of the Need for Additional Language Training beyond Formal Education R Nafisa, A Ashari, S Elfiyanto Jurnal Penelitian, Pendidikan, dan Pembelajaran 20 (21) , 2025 2025
Exploring EFL Learners’ and Teachers’ Perspectives in an International Online Exchange Program SM Yusiana, RW Permana, S Elfiyanto IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and … , 2025 2025
An In-Depth Analysis of EFL Students' Motivation in Writing an Undergraduate Thesis: A Self-Determination Theory FAV Oktavia, S Elfiyanto, E Suhartoyo Jurnal Penelitian, Pendidikan, dan Pembelajaran 20 (17) , 2025 2025
Analysis of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in Reading Comprehension Question Final Test for Junior High School: Teachers' Voices F Zahro, Dzulfikri, S Elfiyanto, J Mistar IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and … , 2025 2025
The Influential Factors of Teachers’ Creativity in Teaching English Language: Teacher’s Insight S Sunarti, S Elfiyanto IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and … , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Bridging Challenges and Expectations: Effective Strategies for Teaching English Speaking Skills to Slow Learners DN Rahayuni, IW Karimullah, S Elfiyanto IJEE (INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION) 12 (1), 61-70 , 2025 2025
The Think-Talk-Write Method on Students' Writing Skills in Recount Text N Aulia, S Elfiyanto, H Rahmawati Jurnal Penelitian, Pendidikan, dan Pembelajaran 20 (7) , 2025 2025
A Literature-Based Exploration of Innovative Strategies to Improve English Language Skills in Higher Education FD Navisa, S Elfiyanto, W Schams IJORER: International Journal of Recent Educational Research 6 (3), 789-803 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Development of English materials for sustainable tourism based on technology IW Karimullah, S Elfiyanto, M Mustofa, J Rijnenberg, MGE Romadhon, ... Jurnal Inovasi Hasil Pengabdian Masyarakat (JIPEMAS) 8 (1), 190-199 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Improving Students' Vocabulary Mastery by Memorizing Vocabulary Using Flashcards AR Maulana Jurnal Penelitian, Pendidikan, dan Pembelajaran 20 (1) , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
The 2nd Asia Pacific International Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage Conference (APIRTP) D Liutikas, IW Karimullah, S Elfiyanto International Journal of Religious Tourism and Pilgrimage 13 (2), 2 , 2025 2025
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Three Written Corrective Feedback Sources in Improving Indonesian and Japanese Students' Writing Achievement. S Elfiyanto, S Fukazawa International Journal of Instruction 14 (3), 433-450 , 2021 2021 Citations: 36
The Use of Blooket: A Study of Student’s Perception Enhancing English Vocabulary Mastery KD Sartika, DF Heriyawati, S Elfiyanto ENGLISH FRANCA: Academic Journal of English Language and Education 7 (2 … , 2023 2023 Citations: 30
Effect of teacher and peer written corrective feedback on writing components in EFL classrooms S Elfiyanto, S Fukazawa JEES (Journal of English Educators Society) 5 (2), 185-191 , 2020 2020 Citations: 23
Quizizz paper mode is new: Students' perception of using e-tool of language assessment in EFL class DF Heriyawati, S Elfiyanto Celtic: A Journal of Culture, English Language Teaching, Literature and … , 2023 2023 Citations: 20
Indonesian EFL teachers' identity construction in a Global Englishes era MF Ubaidillah, S Elfiyanto, AJ Rifiyani, HY Lee JEELS (Journal of English Education and Linguistics Studies) 10 (1), 199-235 , 2023 2023 Citations: 20
The effect of peer assessment on students’ performance in writing narrative essays S Elfiyanto International Conference on English Language Teaching (ICONELT 2019), 78-82 , 2020 2020 Citations: 11
A Comparative Study of the Teaching English Writing in Senior High Schools in Indonesia and Japan S Elfiyanto, S Fukazawa Voices of English Language Education Society 6 (1), 144-159 , 2022 2022 Citations: 10
The effect of crossword puzzles on learners' vocabulary development in EFL context A Wefi, D Dzulfikri, S Elfiyanto EDUTEC: Journal of Education And Technology 7 (1), 46-58 , 2023 2023 Citations: 9
The students’ perception toward learning platform of Quizizz in learning vocabularies at MAN 1 Malang AN Albadri, M Yunus, S Elfiyanto, M Mustofa, SP Putra EDUTEC: Journal of Education And Technology 6 (2), 217-227 , 2022 2022 Citations: 8
When EFL learner identity intersects with their investment: Stories from Indonesia MF Ubaidillah, S Elfiyanto, AJ Rifiyani, S Islam Journal on English as a Foreign Language 14 (2), 403-424 , 2024 2024 Citations: 6
Postgraduate students’ perceptions on moodle as learning management system for online English language learning during COVID-19 pandemic M Shofiyuddin, M Mustofa, MR Umam, S Elfiyanto Research and Development Journal of Education 8 (2), 580 , 2022 2022 Citations: 6
I “… I felt more challenged to keep practicing”: An exploration of the students’ voice towards Elsa Speak for supplementing students’ speaking willingness AN Khadijah, LI Rosyidah, S Elfiyanto Ethical Lingua: Journal of Language Teaching and Literature 10 (2) , 2023 2023 Citations: 5
Pelatihan Berbicara dalam Bahasa Inggris untuk para Santri Pondok Pesantren di Malaysia S Elfiyanto, M Mustofa, J Mistar, IW Karimullah, MK Umam Jurnal Masyarakat Mandiri 8 (5), 5304-5316 , 2024 2024 Citations: 4
The parental language policy on children's language acquisition: A case of international family F Istighfaroh, S Elfiyanto, MF Ubaidillah Journal on English as a Foreign Language 13 (2), 499-523 , 2023 2023 Citations: 4
Challenges Faced by English Tutors in Teaching EYL through Online N Kamilah, S Elfiyanto ELLITE: Journal of English Language, Literature, and Teaching 8 (1), 1-8 , 2023 2023 Citations: 4
Argumentative Writing Construction of EFL Writing Class through Declarative Speech Acts Approach D Nasihah, S Elfiyanto IJEE (INDONESIAN JOURNAL OF ENGLISH EDUCATION) 9 (2), 192-210 , 2022 2022 Citations: 4
Challenges and coping strategies of EFL trainee teachers in international teaching practicum ZA Khusniyah, SM Shahrom, S Elfiyanto, I Hidayanti Voices of English Language Education Society 7 (3), 471-482 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
The development of syntactic complexity in university students’ essays AF Istiharoh, DD Pranowo Englisia: Journal of Language, Education, and Humanities 11 (1), 1-18 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
The comparison of flipped teaching method versus teacher-centered in improving students' writing H Islam, S Elfiyanto, M Inzah EDUTEC: Journal of Education And Technology 6 (2), 728-738 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
Indonesian English teachers’ beliefs on self-written corrective feedback S Elfiyanto Bulletin of the Graduate School of Education, Hiroshima University. Part II … , 2019 2019 Citations: 3
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HOW DO EFL PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS NEGOTIATE THEIR TEACHER PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY IN TEACHING PRACTICUM? A NARRATIVE STUDY - PROGRAM PENELITIAN HIBAH INSTITUSI UNISMA - Rp. 10.000.000
IDENTITY CONSTRUCTION AND INVESTMENT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING: A MULTIPLE CASE STUDY IN INDONESIAN UNIVERSITY CONTEXTS - PROGRAM HIBAH INSTITUSI UNISMA - Rp. 11.000.0000
KONSTRUKSI IDENTITAS GURU BAHASA INGGRIS DI KOTA MALANG DALAM ERA GLOBAL ENGLISHES - ROGRAM HIBAH INSTITUSI UNISMA - Rp. 8.500.000
PERSEPSI GURU SMA/K TERHADAP IMPLEMENTASI KURIKULUM MERDEKA DALAM PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INGGRIS PADA ELEMEN MENULIS - ROGRAM HIBAH INSTITUSI UNISMA - Rp. 8.500.000
IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION THROUGH READING COMIC AT EIGHT GRADE OF MTS BAHRUL MAGHFIROH - INTERNAL UNISMA - Rp. 8.000.000
MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN MENULIS TEKS ARGUMENTATIF MELALUI PENDEKATAN PRAGMA-DIALEKTIKA - PROGRAM PENELITIAN HI-MA - Rp. 9.000.000
TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION ON SPEAKING STRATEGIES IN PESANTREN CONTEXT - INTERNAL UNISMA - Rp. 11.000.000
THE PERCEPTION OF TWELFTH GRADE OF FASHION DESIGN STUDENTS OF AN-NUR AL MUNIR VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL TOWARD SPEAKING SKILLS - INTERNAL UNISMA - Rp. 8.500..000
EXAMINING ON POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS’ WRITING STRATEGIES AND IT DIFFICULTIES IN WRITING ARTICLES - INTERNAL UNISMA - Rp. 11.000.000
PkM Peningkatan Mutu Pengajaran Bahasa Inggris for sustainable tourism melalui integrated writing for teacher-created online reading materials development - Rp. 40.000.000
