PANYONARA: Journal of English Education
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): PANYONARA: Journal of English Education (In Progress)

Linking Language Learning, Technology, and Sustainability through Project-Based Ecotourism Education

Desi Wijayanti Ma'rufah (English Education Study Program, UIN Saizu Purwokerto)
Yulian Purnama (English Education Study Program, UIN Saizu Purwokerto)
Rafi Akmal Saputra (English Education Study Program, UIN Saizu Purwokerto)
Ana Mae M. Monteza (Asphenshire International School,)
Pipit Muliyah (Institut Agama Islam KH Sufyan Tsauri Majenang Cilacap)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Mar 2026

Abstract

This study explores how Technology Project-Based Learning (TPBL) can be integrated into the English for Tourism curriculum at UIN Saizu Purwokerto to create media-based products promoting sustainable ecotourism in Banyumas, Central Java. Banyumas has a lot of natural and cultural resources that could be used for ecotourism, but the local marketing strategies do not always use new and educational media. The study used a Research and Development (R&D) approach with both qualitative and quantitative methods. The participants of this study are English for Tourism students and tourism stakeholders. The data are collected through observation, interviews, and focus group discussions. By implementing TPBL, students produce digital media: videos, social media campaigns, and websites for introducing local tourism objects in Banyumas. The results show that using TPBL enchances students' creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, and environmental awareness, and it also produces authentic practice that promote sustainable tourism. The study finds that TPBL not only helps students learn a new language, but it also changes the way teachers teach by integrating education, technology, and local sustainability.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

panyonara

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

PANYONARA: Journal of English Education, known as journal which publishes articles in the field of ELT from various perspectives, covering both literary and fieldwork studies. It Publishes manuscripts within the fields of teaching English as a second or foreign language, English language teaching ...