A systematic review of Application of WebQuest in learning English

This research was conducted with the aim of the application WebQuest in learning English by using Sandlovsky and Barroso's systematic review method. This study was the result of a 10-year review of studies between 2013-2023 in the field of research on the application of WebQuest in learning English. The Practical keywords used in this research included: "Webquest and English language learning" and "Webquest and English language teaching" which were searched in Sciencedirect, Tylor & Francis & … databases. In the initial review, 227 documents were identified, and in the first step of the screening based on the PRISMA guidelines and using the CASP behavior checklist, about 64 related studies were obtained; Finally, in the second step, by checking the full text of the considered documents and evaluating these documents, about 17 documents entered the study processing cycle. The analysis of these documents emphasized on 21 basic axes and 5 sub-organizing categories, among the 21 identified themes, the categories "Learning based on information and communication technology", "Effectiveness of webquest in writing skills" and " "Effectiveness of webquest in reading skills" obtained the highest percentage of subject superiority. The researcher developed these basic axes in a process of conceptual construction and payment using the systematic coding of Strauss and Corbin in five sections "English language learning skills", "functional aspects of English language learning", "tactical aspects of English language learning", "cognitive skills" & "theoretical factors" and organized around the main phenomenon of the research, i.e. the application of webquest in English language learning.