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Critical Thinking Tasks in ESP Speaking Classes: A Qualitative Exploration of 21st Century Skills Development Azis, Awalia; Satrawati, Ika; Taufiq, Anwar; Jubhari, Yuriatson; Mahmudah, Dzur Rif'ah
JURNAL PENDIDIKAN BAHASA DAN BUDAYA Vol 5 No 2 (2025): August (EDULEC)
Publisher : CV. Eureka Murakabi Abadi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56314/edulec.v5i2.341

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Humans expect English for Specific Purposes (ESP) classes in the 21st century to not only help students get better at speaking and writing English, but also to help them think critically and communicate professionally. The goal of this study was to find out how critical thinking tasks are used in an ESP speaking class and how they help second-semester students in the Primary School Teacher Education (PGSD) program at Muhammadiyah University of Makassar build abilities they would need in the 21st century. A qualitative descriptive design was used to collect data from nine students using semi-structured interviews and observations of the classroom. Thematic analysis showed that critical thinking exercises helped students solve problems in the real world, explain and defend their ideas, and work well with others in group conversations. Even though participants had trouble with terminology and expression, they said they felt more confident, more conscious of their thinking, and more ready for work. The study concludes that critical thinking exercises in ESP speaking classes help students learn the language and develop skills that are important in the 21st century. It also suggests that authentic assignments with enough assistance should be used to help students succeed.
Role-play as a community service strategy to improve english communication for nursing students Yuriatson, Yuriatson; Rosmiaty, Rosmiaty; Taufiq, Anwar; Sasabone, Luana; Nurliah, Nurliah; Kaharto, Kaharto
Journal Pengabdian Masyarakat Politeknik Sandi Karsa Vol 4 No 2 (2025): Abdimas Polsaka: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat,Politeknik Sandi Karsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35816/abdimaspolsaka.v4i2.119

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Communication skills in English are an essential competency for nursing students to face the challenges of globalization and international healthcare services. However, many students still struggle to express themselves confidently in real clinical contexts. This community service program aimed to enhance the communication ability of nursing students through English training using the role-play method. The training was conducted with final-year nursing students at Politeknik Sandi Karsa and applied a participatory approach consisting of lectures, demonstrations, role play simulations, group discussions, and reflective evaluations. Various clinical scenarios were designed, such as explaining medication usage, calming anxious patients, and describing vital sign procedures. The program was implemented over two days, with the first day focusing on interactive material delivery and facilitator demonstrations, while the second day emphasized practical role-play performance with direct feedback. A total of 23 students participated actively in this activity. The results indicated a significant improvement in students’ confidence and ability to use English in professional healthcare communication. Participants expressed positive responses toward the method, highlighting that role play reduced speaking anxiety, increased motivation, and fostered readiness for real clinical interactions. The Focus Group Discussion (FGD) confirmed that this method not only improved English proficiency but also enhanced soft skills such as empathy, teamwork, and therapeutic communication. The outcomes suggest that role–play–based English training is an effective strategy to support nursing education and should be integrated regularly into the curriculum to prepare graduates for global healthcare demands