VELES Voices of English Language Education Society
Vol 4, No 1 (2020): VELES Voices of English Language Education Society

USING JOURNAL ENTRIES AND ASSIGNED WRITING TO PROMOTE STUDENTS’ CRITICAL THINKING

Arifin, Syaadiah (Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka)
Ilyas, Hamzah Fuadi (Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. Dr. Hamka)
Sukmawidjaya, Maula (Universitas Trisakti)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Apr 2020

Abstract

This research aims to determine the ability of journal entries and assigned writing to foster students? critical thinking. A total of six components, namely, interpretation, analysis, evaluation, inference, explanation, and self-regulation were used to carry out this study. Data were obtained from a total of twelve (12) students majoring in English Education from one of the universities in Jakarta by using semi-structured interview and text-analysis. Journal entries submitted by the students as a course prerequisite were evaluated and analyzed by two raters. The result showed that many students lack important critical thinking skills required for a successful study, and to acquire good employment after graduating from college. In addition, the use of journal entries and assigned writing has the ability to promote this skill level to varying degrees.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

veles

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

The journal of Voices of English Language Education Society(VELES) e-ISSN 2579-7484 aims to provide an international forum for sharing, dissemination and discussion of research, experience and perspectives across a wide range of education, teaching, development, instruction, educational projects and ...