Integrating Islamic values into technology-enhanced English learning: A design-based research study of an e-portfolio model

Digital media use in English as a foreign language (EFL) classes has grown in Indonesia. In Islamic schools, however, the focus is often on technical skills, with less emphasis on character education. This study aims to develop the integration of Islamic values-based e-portfolio into technology-enhanced English learning (TELL) for students’ engagement and skill development to foster their character development and reflection. Using a design-based research (DBR) approach, the study applied three stages: needs analysis, instructional design and development, and classroom implementation. Data were garnered through open-ended questionnaires, classroom observations, and interviews with EFL teachers and students at the secondary schools in South Kalimantan, Indonesia. The collected data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The results demonstrate that e-portfolios enhanced EFL students’ engagement, participation, and reflective learning. The students found the materials more meaningful and relevant due to the integration of Islamic values such as amanah (trustworthy), sidq (truthfulness), and muhasabah (self-reflection). Reflective activities supported self-regulated learning, and teachers improved instructional efficiency and a greater ability to incorporate values such as sabr (patience) and ihtiram (respect) into language tasks. The study implies a practical model for TELL in EFL instruction in faith-based educational settings to integrate Islamic values using the e-portfolio model.