KAJIAN PUSTAKA: PEMANFAATAN PODCAST SPOTIFY DALAM PEMBELAJARAN LISTENING MAHASISWA EFL

Abstract

Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL) is currently taking over the teaching of
English as a Foreign Language (EFL), with Spotify being a popular tool for improving
listening comprehension. However, it ignores the possibility of cognitive overload
and the appearance of productivity, and it is erroneous to assume that autonomous
technology adoption invariably enhances understanding. The purpose of this study
is to investigate the patterns, advantages, difficulties, and efficacy of utilizing Spotify
podcasts in EFL listening comprehension. Data were gathered using a literature
review process from a variety of scientific publications that had been published in
the previous ten years via indexed academic sources. There are four major
conclusions from the analysis. First, because of the platform's entertainment
algorithms, the trend of autonomy frequently results in passive listening, which calls
for metacognitive techniques. Third, there is a chance of mistake fossilization and
cognitive overload due to the absence of visual signals and immediate feedback.
Fourth, more time spent on the assignment and the use of pedagogical scaffolding
are more important for improving scores than the application alone. In summary,
Spotify is an essential source of language input, but rather than operating as a
stand-alone learning environment, its overall efficacy is entirely dependent on the
combination of instructors' instructional design and students' metacognitive
discipline.