From Facilitator to Learning Coach: A Historical, Pedagogical, and Islamic Educational Perspective on English Language Teaching

Ade Suhendra; Darul Ilmi; Fitri Yanti

doi:10.58485/jie.v4i3.473

Authors

Ade Suhendra Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi, Indonesia
Darul Ilmi Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi, Indonesia
Fitri Yanti Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58485/jie.v4i3.473

Keywords:

Learning coach, teacher facilitator, English language learning, Islamic education, instructional coaching, self-regulated learning

Abstract

The transformation of teachers’ roles from facilitators to learning coaches has become a pedagogical necessity in the era of globalization, particularly in English language teaching, which demands autonomous learning, metacognition, and 21st-century competencies. This article examines the shift through three lenses: the historical foundations of Islamic education, contemporary learning theories, and empirical findings from recent research (2017–2023). Using a systematic literature review, the study synthesizes evidence on the effectiveness of educational coaching and assesses its conceptual alignment with the Islamic conception of teachers mu’allim, murabbi, and muaddib. Findings indicate that learning coaching not only enhances instructional practice and students’ self-regulated learning (SRL) but also aligns with the core values and aims of Islamic education. The study proposes an integrative framework combining pedagogical, linguistic, character-based, and spiritual dimensions for English language learning in Islamic educational settings.

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