Journal Of Academia In English Educations (JADEs)
Vol 6 No 2 (2025): JADEs Journal of Academia in English Education

The English Education Students’ Perceptions of Using Authentic Materials to Enhance Critical Thinking in the EFL Classroom

Ardianti, Amelia Putri (Unknown)
Christianti Tri Hapsari (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study explores English teachers’ perspectives on the use of authentic texts in language learning. It aims to provide a clear understanding of how teachers perceive and apply authentic texts in various classroom contexts. The research focuses on identifying teachers’ attitudes, strategies, and challenges in integrating authentic materials into teaching practices. The urgency of this research is located on the increasing demand for 21st-century education that develops students' abilities to think critically, solve problems, and apply knowledge in real-life contexts. A qualitative descriptive approach is employed, using an open-ended questionnaire as the main instrument to capture teachers’ experiences and perspectives. The collected data will be analyzed thematically to reveal patterns and key issues emerging from teachers’ responses. The findings are expected to contribute both theoretically and practically by offering insights into effective and contextual English language teaching. Furthermore, the study benefits pre-service teachers, especially seventh-semester students of English Education programs, by helping them connect theoretical knowledge with real classroom practices. Ultimately, this study seeks to bridge the gap between pedagogical theory and teaching reality in EFL classrooms.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jades

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Subject

Arts Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

JADEs is an acronym for Journal of Academia in English Education. JADEs is a journal published by English Language Education and Teacher training Program, State Institute for Islamic Studies (IAIN) Langsa. JADEs is published twice a year both online and printed forms containing the results of ...