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Enhancing Critical Thinking, Communication Skills, and Self Confidence through Inquiry Based Learning in Secretaryship Courses Budiman, Muhammad Arief; Wahyuni, Sri; Wisnu, Mohamad Faqih; Rahman, Muhammad Adiyatur; Kholid, Muhammad Kharrisma Idhom; Abror, Muhammad Zidnal
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 11, No 2 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v11i2.2193

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This study investigates the effects of inquiry-based learning (IBL) on critical thinking dispositions, communication skills, and self-confidence of vocational English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students in a Secretaryship course at a Faculty of Language Education in Indonesia. A mixed-methods design was employed with 15 students, combining quantitative assessment using the Communication, Teamwork, and Self-Confidence Questionnaire (CTSQ) and qualitative data from students’ reflective journals. The CTSQ measured six dimensions: truth-seeking, open-mindedness, analyticity, systematicity, critical thinking self-confidence, and inquisitiveness. Descriptive statistics showed improvements in all dimensions, with the overall mean increasing from 4.63 to 4.88, indicating a positive impact of IBL on students’ cognitive and affective dispositions. Qualitative analysis revealed three main themes: development of practical professional skills, enhancement of conceptual understanding, and strengthening of soft skills, including communication, collaboration, and self-confidence. Students reported that role-play, scenario-based tasks, and inquiry-oriented activities increased their engagement, allowed them to practice real-world professional interactions, and fostered autonomous learning. Overall, the findings suggest that IBL is an effective pedagogical approach for integrating critical thinking, communication competence, and confidence in vocational EFL education. The study contributes evidence-based guidance for designing learner-centered instruction that bridges theory and professional practice.
CHATGPT-SUPPORTED PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN DEVELOPING MOTIVATION, CRITICAL THINKING, AND POETRY APPRECIATION SKILLS Budiman, Muhammad Arief; Abdullayevich, Rakhimov Kholmurot; Listyarini, Ikha; Nisa, Munifatul; Kholisatunnajah, Nabil; Aulia, Nafira Zahwa; Madiyani, Natasya Agustina
ELEMENTARY: Jurnal Inovasi Pendidikan Dasar Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Pusat Pengembangan Pendidikan dan Penelitian Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51878/elementary.v6i2.9660

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The rapid development of generative artificial intelligence offers new opportunities for enhancing project-based learning in teacher education. This study aims to examine the impact of ChatGPT-assisted Project-Based Learning (PBL) on learning motivation, writing anxiety, critical thinking skills, and poetry appreciation among pre-service elementary teachers. A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest control group design was employed involving 171 undergraduate students enrolled in a Children’s Literature Appreciation course. The experimental group participated in ChatGPT-assisted PBL, while the control group engaged in conventional PBL. Data were collected using the L2 Motivational Self System (L2MSS) questionnaire, the Second Language Writing Anxiety Inventory (SLWAI), and analytic rubrics for critical thinking and poetry appreciation. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results indicate that students in the ChatGPT-assisted PBL group demonstrated higher learning motivation and critical thinking skills, as well as lower levels of writing anxiety compared to those in the control group. The integration of ChatGPT provided scaffolding support in idea generation, diction selection, and reflective revision, which enhanced students’ confidence and engagement in poetry learning. These findings suggest that AI-assisted PBL can serve as an effective pedagogical strategy to improve both cognitive and affective learning outcomes in teacher education. ABSTRAK Perkembangan kecerdasan buatan generatif membuka peluang baru dalam inovasi pembelajaran berbasis proyek di pendidikan guru. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis pengaruh Project-Based Learning (PBL) berbantuan ChatGPT terhadap motivasi belajar, kecemasan menulis, keterampilan berpikir kritis, dan kemampuan apresiasi puisi mahasiswa calon guru sekolah dasar. Penelitian menggunakan desain kuasi-eksperimental dengan model pretest–posttest control group yang melibatkan 171 mahasiswa pada mata kuliah Apresiasi Sastra Anak. Kelompok eksperimen mengikuti PBL yang terintegrasi dengan ChatGPT, sedangkan kelompok kontrol menggunakan PBL konvensional. Data dikumpulkan melalui kuesioner L2 Motivational Self System (L2MSS), Second Language Writing Anxiety Inventory (SLWAI), serta rubrik penilaian berpikir kritis dan apresiasi puisi. Analisis data dilakukan menggunakan statistik deskriptif dan inferensial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mahasiswa pada kelompok PBL berbantuan ChatGPT memiliki motivasi belajar dan keterampilan berpikir kritis yang lebih tinggi serta tingkat kecemasan menulis yang lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan kelompok kontrol. Integrasi ChatGPT memberikan dukungan scaffolding dalam pengembangan ide, pemilihan diksi, dan proses refleksi, sehingga meningkatkan keterlibatan dan kepercayaan diri mahasiswa dalam pembelajaran puisi. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa integrasi AI dalam PBL dapat menjadi strategi pedagogis yang efektif untuk meningkatkan kemampuan kognitif dan afektif dalam pendidikan guru.
Co-Authors Abdullayevich, Rakhimov Kholmurot Abror, Muhammad Zidnal Adelia, Isnandia Marsha Adzkia, Yamandita Agriani Hermita Sadeli Ahmad Zaini Akmal, Muhammad Novrizal Amalia, Hardita Dwi Endah Amalia, Nurulita Anisa Ananda, Vanya Dina Angelusia Amanda Fatin Arfilia Wijayanti Ari Widyaningrum, Ari Aries Tika Damayani, Aries Tika Arisyanto, Prasena Arumsari, Rafika Yuli Asri, Sarwi Aulia, Nafira Zahwa Aulia, Reza Melvina Az-Zahra, Aliffah Azzahra, Nadya Kinanti Basyar, Muhammad Aniq Khairul Basyar, Muhammad Aniq Khoirul Darmawan, Muhammad Rizky Dhany Esperanza Dian Ayu Zahraini Divanisha, Azka Eddy Renaldi Edi Kurniadi Eka Sari Setianingsih, Eka Sari Eliana Wulandari Endah Djuwendah Erlangga, Muhamad Ernah, Ernah Eti Suminartika Fadjri, Dyah Sekar Taji Nur Fajar Cahyadi Farrah, Farrah Adhaban Fitriannisa Fatonah, Lutfi Fitri, Nisa Nurul Gema Wibawa Mukti Gst. Ayu Vida Mastrika Giri Hadi Riwayati Utami Henry Januar Saputra, Henry Januar Hepi Hapsari Heri Saptadi Ismanto Herlina Napitupulu Hesty Nurul Utami Hetty Catur Ellyawati, Hetty Catur I Dewa Made Bayu Atmaja Darmawan, I Dewa Made Bayu Iin Purnamasari Ikha Listyarini Intan Rahmawati Kholid, Muhammad Kharrisma Idhom Kholisatunnajah, Nabil khudlori, amin Khusnul Fajriah, Khusnul Kiswoyo, Kiswoyo Kustiariyah Tarman Kuswarini Kusno Lestari, Nurma Dwi Lyau, Nyan Myau Madiyani, Natasya Agustina Maghfiroh, Dwi Ovi Malihah, Lola Mawarni, Anita Diyah Mei Fita Asri Untari Mira Azizah Mudzanatun Mudzanatun muhid, ahmad Murti, Putri Lenggono Murywantobroto Murywantobroto Nathanael, Caesar Radya Nisa, Munifatul Nizam, Alif Syahrul Nur Syamsiyah Nurazizah, Mirah Afiza Nurjanah, Indah Kartika Pandi Pardian Prayitno, Mohkamad Dimas Puryati, Anggita Yuli Putri, Dea Lisyana Putriyanti, Lina Rahman, Muhammad Adiyatur Ramadhanti, Azahra Putri Rani Andriani Budi Kusumo Ratna Wahyu Pusari . . Ririn Ambarini Rofian, Rofian safrina dyah hardiningtyas SAPUTRA, ARYA Sara Ratna Qanti Sari, Dwi Nofita Sari, Dwi Novanda Sari, Medi Atikah Septiana, Elvira Eva Shafira, Risma Meita Sihombing, Elisabeth Veronica Siregar, Rini Natalia Sisilia Sylviani Sopiyah Sopiyah, Sopiyah Sri Fatimah Sri Wahyuni Sukono Sukono Sulistyodewi Nur Wiyono Sumadinata, Raden Fathia Nurul Fadhilah Suyitno Suyitno Syamsiyah, Nur Syamsiyah Tomy Perdana Tsai, Mei Chuan Ula, Silvia Wahyu Illahil Veryliana Purnamasari, Veryliana Wahyu Ardiyanto Wardana, Muhammad Yusuf Setia Wibowo, Imam Setyo Wibowo, Imam Setyo Wicaksono, Heribertus Ganang Wisnu, Mohamad Faqih Wu, Ming Chang Wu, Ting Ting Yanti, Semi Dwi Yubilanti, Laurensia Sri Yulianti, Triami Dina