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Examining the Use of Project-Based Learning in Qualitative Research Course to Promote Students' Critical Thinking Lailatul Niasari; Fatih Al Fauzi; Endah Nur Tjendani
Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy
Publisher : UIBU

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33503/journey.v8i2.3016

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Critical thinking is a key competency in higher education, yet many Indonesian students experience difficulties developing this skill due to the prevalence of teacher-centered instructional practices. Project-Based Learning (PjBL) offers an alternative approach by engaging students in meaningful, real-world tasks that encourage active learning. This study examines the implementation of PjBL in a Qualitative Research course and its role in supporting students’ critical thinking development. Using a qualitative case study design, the research involved five sixth-semester students from the English Education Study Program. The data were collected from students’ mini research proposals and analyzed through an interactive qualitative analysis process focusing on four dimensions of critical thinking: inference, analysis, evaluation, and explanation. The results show that PjBL promotes higher student engagement and helps learners apply theoretical knowledge to research practice. Students displayed a moderate level of critical thinking, particularly in drawing conclusions and explaining research procedures. However, limitations were identified in their ability to analyze research problems and critically evaluate relevant literature. Overall, the findings suggest that PjBL is a beneficial instructional strategy for enhancing critical thinking in qualitative research courses, provided that learning activities are designed to further strengthen analytical and evaluative skills.
Vocabulary Size and Academic Essay Writing: A Correlational Study among EFL Students Using VST Amel, Firda Amelia; Endah Nur Tjendani; Fatih Al fauzi
Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Journey: Journal of English Language and Pedagogy
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33503/journey.v9i1.3074

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This study revisits the widely accepted claim that vocabulary knowledge is associated with writing ability by questioning how far vocabulary size, when measured through a standardized instrument, actually explains variation in academic writing performance. While many previous studies have simply confirmed the presence of a positive correlation, they often treat vocabulary as a broad construct and overlook the need to link specific lexical measures to writing outcomes, which leaves a gap in how this relationship is conceptually understood. To address this, a quantitative correlational design was employed involving 30 EFL students from different semesters at the Islamic University of Jember (2024/2025), selected through stratified random sampling. Vocabulary size was measured using the Vocabulary Size Test (VST), and writing performance was assessed through an academic essay task using Widodo’s rubric. The results show a moderate but meaningful correlation (r = 0.569, p < 0.05), indicating that vocabulary size contributes to writing quality, yet does not function as a dominant or isolated predictor. This finding challenges overly deterministic views of lexical competence and suggests that academic writing development is shaped by multiple interacting factors, with vocabulary size acting as one important, but limited, component..