Xin Luo

The 21st Century EFL Literacy at Stake: Extending Language Literacy to Critical and Digital Empowerment

Israa Ismael, Sen Li & Xin Luo · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2026

In the 21st century, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) literacy extends beyond basic reading and writing to encompass a broader set of competencies shaped by digital communication, information abundance, and global connectivity. Learners are increasingly expected to engage crit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i42968

Online Professional Learning Communities for Developing EFL Prospective Teachers’ Instructional Performance

Israa Ismael, Sen Li & Xin Luo · Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies · 2026

The growing complexity of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teaching, particularly in digitally mediated contexts, has intensified the need to enhance prospective teachers’ instructional performance. However, teacher education programs in many contexts, including Egypt, continu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajess/2026/v52i42942