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Journal : Studies in Learning and Teaching

A Systematic Review of Mobile Learning-Based Research in Fostering Critical Thinking Skills Darlin, Darlin; Arianto, Fajar; Martadi, Martadi; Laha, M. Saleh; Nurlin, Nurlin; Nisa’, Khoirun
Studies in Learning and Teaching Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): April
Publisher : CV Sinergi Ilmu dan Publikasi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46627/silet.v7i1.762

Abstract

Critical thinking skills are essential competencies in the 21st century, so this study aims to present a systematic literature review on the role of mobile learning (m-learning) in fostering it at the higher education level by identifying trends, methodologies, effectiveness, and challenges. Following PRISMA guidelines, 20 articles from the Scopus database (2020-2025) were qualitatively analyzed. The results consistently show that m-learning interventions, especially when synergized with pedagogical models such as Problem-Based Learning (PBL), have proven significantly effective in improving students' critical thinking skills. Trend analysis reveals a geographic dominance of research from Indonesia (48.1%), with peak research productivity occurring in 2022 and dominated by R&D and quantitative approaches in the context of higher education in the fields of science and vocational studies. Despite this effectiveness, the main challenges identified are the low development of inference sub-skills and the risk of shallow learning. In conclusion, m-learning is a valid strategy; however, future research is recommended to move beyond proof-of-concept studies by focusing on increasing methodological rigor, investigating specific mechanisms between technology features and cognitive sub-skills, and expanding the research context to other disciplines to test the generalizability of the findings.
Co-Authors Adi Wibowo Agus R, Abu Hasan Akmal Mundiri Albshkar, Hajer Abdallah Anugrah, Sherlynggar ARIEF SUDRAJAT Artanti, Kafa Pramitha Anggraini Indhira Bakri, Akhmad Shaiful Binar Kurnia Prahani C, Nailatul Khoiriyah Cahayana, Monika Ruth choir, miftachul Choirun Nisak Aulina Daimah, Daimah Damarsha, Adrian Bagas Darlin, Darlin Dwikoranto Efendi, Soelton Fajar Arianto Fitria Eka Wulandari Fitroni, Wildan Fityan Izza Noor Abidin Hakim, Ilmiawan Hariyono, Eko Hasanah, Maulidatul Hasanah, Rizkiyah Herfiah, Rifa Irawan, Ivan Danar Aditya Kandace Sianipar Khasanah, Nuun Syayidah Khotibul Umam Laha, M. Saleh Lintangesukmanjaya, Rahmatta Thoriq M. Aliyul Wafa Marensa, Grishelda Augusta Martadi, Martadi Maulida, Najma Maulidiah, Elma Ainun Mayangsari, Ardila Nurtika Millah, Dhiya Atul MOCHAMMAD YASIR Muali, Chusnul Mubarok , Wildan Khusni Mukafi Nurum Munawwaroh, Izzatul Nadi Suprapto Nahri, Aisyah Chorijatun Nasikh Nasution, Nabila Nur Almaida Navareta, Kayla Naya Noly Shofiyah Nuraeni, Rina Nurlin Nurlin, Nurlin Nurul Ihsannudin Nuzula, Janatul Firdausi Oka Saputra Purwantoro, Farich Raden Maria Veronika Widiatrilupi Ribka Nova Sartika Sembiring Riyan Sisiawan Putra Robbainah, Sofi Inayatur Rosyidah Alfitri Rudiyanto, Nur Faiq Safitri, Yustina Sentot Kusairi Setyowati, Siti Sundari Sri Dewi Suci Prihatiningtyas SULIYANAH SULIYANAH Taufik Rizal Dwi Adi Nugroho Utama Alan Deta Utami, Afifah Nur WAHYUDI Wahyudi Wahyudi Waslah Waslah, Waslah Yanto, Roni Yusriatul Rohma Zhafirah Dwi Kahla Gyrah