Potential of Visual Mind Mapping in Language Learning: A Systematic Review

Abstract

In the era of globalization, language skills become important regardless of whether it is in one's community or internationally. Language learning is one of the learnings we must learn to communicate and gain knowledge in the 21st century. Therefore, the conventional teaching and learning approach in the subject of language needs to be improved to enable students to master the elements of language learning better. Nevertheless, language learning is not easy. It includes various elements which need to cover by students in the process of language learning. Teaching and learning languages are full of challenges. This study is conducted to make a systematic literature review to analyze in detail the potential of visual mind mapping as a language learning tool. This systematic literature review used Scopus as the database search engine to select articles that are related to the title. The selected articles for this study are from 2018 to 2021. There are 10 articles selected as samples among 158 articles found based on the keywords and limitations. PRISMA is used in the process of selecting articles. The results show that most of the studies focused on non-native language learning and found that visual mind mapping has shown high potential as a tool to help students in the process of language learning. Visual mind mapping has a positive influence on vocabulary learning, grammar learning, speaking ability, reading ability, and writing skills. This systematic review helps readers identify the potential of visual mind mapping in language learning.