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STUDENT CRITICAL THINKING IN USING TIKTOK TO FIND RELIABLE RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ENGLISH Nifah Amaliani; Novandy Adhitya; Susie Kusumayanthi
JELA (Journal of English Language Teaching, Literature and Applied Linguistics) Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): The Journal of English Language Teaching, Literature, and Applied Linguistics (
Publisher : English Education Department of STKIP Pasundan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37742/jela.v8i1.191

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This paper discusses college students’ critical thinking in using TikTok to find reliable resources for learning English. Previous researchers had worked on how TikTok can improve the student's understanding in learning English and how to engage the skill in English language. The focus on this study is on how students locate and identify TikTok video content that may be used as a source or educational material from a reliable source or content creator who is an expert in the subject. The purpose in this study is how the way student can find reliable resources for learning English. The research participants in this study conducted 3 students from higher education. The method of the paper is using a qualitative method with narrative inquiry approached. Based on the data TikTok video can help students to learn English, but in determining whether it is reliable or not, it needs to be confirmed by doing research again on various platforms. Because there is no stipulation that only certified people can share information, also anyone can give information without know that material is fact or hoax and participants choose it based on the fact that the account is from a native speaker, English course, and English teacher.
EXPLORING EFL TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS AND CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTING PROJECT-BASED LEARNING FOR NEWS ITEM SPEAKING Amanda Fires; Susie Kusumayanthi; Juang Rudianto Putra
JELA (Journal of English Language Teaching, Literature and Applied Linguistics) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): The Journal of English Language Teaching, Literature, and Applied Linguistics (
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37742/jela.v8i2.216

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Speaking is a crucial component of English language learning in vocational high schools because it prepares students to communicate effectively in academic and workplace contexts. Although Project-Based Learning (PjBL) has been widely recognized for promoting active and meaningful speaking instruction, previous studies have primarily focused on its effects on students' learning outcomes, while teachers' perspectives on implementing PjBL-based News Item speaking remain underexplored. This study aims to explore teachers' perceptions of PjBL and the challenges they encounter when implementing News Item speaking activities in a vocational high school context. A qualitative case study was employed involving three English teachers from a vocational high school in Cimahi who had experience implementing PjBL in News Item speaking instruction. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis. The findings reveal that the teachers perceived PjBL as a valuable instructional approach because it fostered student engagement, collaboration, authentic communication, and meaningful speaking practice through project-based activities. At the same time, they reported several implementation challenges, including limited instructional time, students' diverse English proficiency, technological constraints, classroom management, assessment complexity, and environmental factors affecting speaking activities. These findings indicate that teachers recognize the pedagogical value of PjBL for News Item speaking despite encountering contextual and instructional challenges. The study contributes to the literature by providing insight into teachers' perspectives on implementing PjBL-based News Item speaking in the vocational high school context.