Eva Devi Sofyawati
Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris, Institut Pendidikan Indonesia Garut

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Exploring the Consequences of the Absence of English Teachers on Students’ English Learning in Rural Schools: A Case Study at Senior High School Imas Siti Nurjanah; Eva Devi Sofyawati
IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature Vol. 13 No. 2 (2025): IDEAS: Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Lite
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v13i2.8338

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This study examines the impact of the lack of competent English teachers on student learning in rural schools, focusing on a case study of Nurul Hasan Plus High School. The shortage of English teachers in the 3T (remote, frontier, and outermost) areas has been shown to hamper academic development and reduce student motivation. Through an exploratory qualitative case study approach involving interviews, observations, and documentation, data were collected from 1 principal, 1 substitute teachers, and 4 students. The findings show that schools must rely on substitute teachers from other fields, resulting in inconsistent learning and declining quality. Students feel bored, lack enthusiasm, and experience difficulties in mastering basic skills such as reading, writing, and speaking. Efforts such as self-study using digital media or simple assignments cannot replace the role of professional teachers, while institutional solutions such as the placement of non-specialist teachers are only temporary. This condition widens the educational gap between rural and urban areas. This condition widens the educational gap between rural and urban areas. The study highlights how teacher shortages directly disrupt English learning processes in rural settings and underscores the need for systemic measures to ensure equitable access to qualified English teachers.
THE EFFECT OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING ON STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EFL CLASSROOMS Fitri Nurlela; Amir Hamzah; Eva Devi Sofyawati
SECONDARY: Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Menengah Vol. 6 No. 4 (2026)
Publisher : Pusat Pengembangan Pendidikan dan Penelitian Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51878/secondary.v6i4.14463

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ABSTRACT Critical thinking is an essential competency required in 21st-century education. However, students in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms often have limited opportunities to engage in higher-order thinking activities due to teacher-centered instructional practices. This study investigated the effect of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) on students’ critical thinking skills in junior high school EFL classrooms. A quantitative approach employing a quasi-experimental non-equivalent control group design was used. The participants consisted of an experimental group ( ) taught through Project-Based Learning and a control group ( ) taught through conventional instruction. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test essay assessments designed to measure students’ critical thinking skills across analysis, interpretation, evaluation, and inference. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, gain score analysis, normality testing, homogeneity testing, the Mann–Whitney  test, and Cohen's  effect size analysis. The statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between the two groups ( ), with the experimental group obtaining a higher post-test mean score and gain score than the control group. Furthermore, the effect size analysis produced a Cohen’s  value of 0.675, indicating a medium treatment effect. These findings suggest that Project-Based Learning is an effective instructional approach for promoting critical thinking skills in EFL classrooms by encouraging inquiry, problem-solving, collaboration, and analytical thinking. This study contributes empirical evidence regarding the effectiveness of Project-Based Learning in improving critical thinking skills among Indonesian junior high school EFL learners, a context that remains underexplored in previous research.   ABSTRAK Berpikir kritis merupakan kompetensi esensial yang dibutuhkan dalam pendidikan abad ke-21. Namun, siswa dalam kelas Bahasa Inggris sebagai Bahasa Asing (English as a Foreign Language / EFL) sering kali memiliki kesempatan yang terbatas untuk terlibat dalam kegiatan berpikir tingkat tinggi akibat praktik pembelajaran yang berpusat pada guru (teacher-centered). Penelitian ini menyelidiki pengaruh Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek (Project-Based Learning / PjBL) terhadap keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa di kelas EFL sekolah menengah pertama (SMP). Pendekatan kuantitatif dengan desain kuasi-eksperimental non-equivalent control group digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Partisipan terdiri dari kelompok eksperimen ( ) yang diajar menggunakan Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek dan kelompok kontrol ( ) yang diajar menggunakan pembelajaran konvensional. Data dikumpulkan melalui asesmen esai pre-test dan post-test yang dirancang untuk mengukur keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa mencakup aspek analisis, interpretasi, evaluasi, dan inferensi. Data dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif, analisis gain score, uji normalitas, uji homogenitas, uji Mann–Whitney U, dan analisis ukuran efek (effect size) Cohen's d. Analisis statistik menunjukkan adanya perbedaan yang signifikan antara kedua kelompok ( ), dengan kelompok eksperimen memperoleh rata-rata skor post-test dan gain score yang lebih tinggi daripada kelompok kontrol. Selain itu, analisis ukuran efek menghasilkan nilai Cohen’s d sebesar 0,675, yang menunjukkan efek perlakuan dalam kategori sedang (medium). Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek merupakan pendekatan pembelajaran yang efektif untuk meningkatkan keterampilan berpikir kritis di kelas EFL dengan mendorong inkuiri, pemecahan masalah, kolaborasi, dan pemikiran analitis. Penelitian ini memberikan bukti empiris mengenai efektivitas Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek dalam meningkatkan keterampilan berpikir kritis di kalangan siswa SMP EFL di Indonesia, sebuah konteks yang masih jarang diteliti dalam studi-studi sebelumnya.