Journal of English Language and Education
Vol 11, No 1 (2026)

The Effect of Quora-Based Extensive Reading on EFL Students’ Critical Thinking Skills in Higher Education

Satriani, Estika (Unknown)
Idayani, Andi (Unknown)
Etfita, Fauzul (Unknown)
Ahmad, Arimuliani (Unknown)
Alber, Alber (Unknown)
Kadar, Destry Pryant (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Feb 2026

Abstract

Critical thinking is a key competence in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning, particularly in higher education. This study examines the effect of extensive reading on Quora on EFL students’ critical thinking at the English Language Education Department, Universitas Islam Riau. A quasi-experimental design was employed involving 60 second-semester students divided into an experimental group (n = 30) and a control group (n = 30). The experimental group received extensive reading instruction using Quora, while the control group used conventional materials. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test assessments, adapting Facione’s critical thinking framework. The outcome revealed that the experimental group's mean score increased from 62.40 to 78.60, and the control group improved from 61.90 to 69.30. An independent samples t-test revealed a significant difference between groups (t = 4.85, p 0.05). These findings indicate that Quora-based extensive reading effectively enhances EFL students’ critical thinking.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jele

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

Journal of English Language and Education (pISSN: 2597-6850 and eISSN: 2502-4132) is a journal that focuses on researching or documenting issues in education, language education, applied linguistics, English education, English language teaching, English Literature, language assessment and ...