The Effectiveness of Project-Based Learning Approach to Critical Thinking Skills in English Language Learning at MAN Lima Puluh Kota

Rahmatul Laili; Helmalia Putri; Arsyad Arsyad

Authors

Rahmatul Laili Madrasah Aliyah Negeri Lima Puluh Kota Author
Helmalia Putri Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar Author
Arsyad Arsyad Indonesian School Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Author

Keywords:

Critical Thinking, English, Project-Based Learning

Abstract

English language learning at the Madrasah Aliyah level, particularly at MAN Lima Puluh Kota, continues to face challenges in developing students’ critical thinking skills. Teacher-centered and memorization-based instruction limits students’ opportunities to think analytically and reflectively. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) approach in enhancing students’ critical thinking skills in English language education. Employing a Meta-Analysis Literature Review (MALR) method with a systematic approach and strict protocol, the study incorporates clear inclusion-exclusion criteria and quality assessments of selected literature. Data were obtained from relevant studies published in scientific journals, books, and research reports. The findings indicate that PjBL is effective not only in improving students’ cognitive abilities but also in fostering essential collaborative and critical communication skills required in foreign language acquisition. Another significant finding reveals that PjBL, when implemented in a madrasah context—previously considered less compatible with innovative approaches—can, in fact, create active, contextual, and meaningful learning environments. This study contributes theoretically to the expansion of PjBL literature in Islamic-based education and practically by offering an alternative English teaching strategy that aligns with the demands of 21st-century skills.

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