ANALYSIS OF CRITICAL THINKING DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHING MATERIALS FOR WRITING CLASS AT ENGLISH DEPARTMENT OF UNISNU JEPARA

Abstract

The development of teaching materials for Writing class at English Department (PBI) students of Islamic University of Nahdlatul Ulama (UNISNU) Jepara is an important aspect in developing critical, analytical and open-minded students. Unfortunately, students do not yet have an in-depth understanding of this. The research aims to discuss teaching strategies that can improve writing skills and the implications of developing critical thinking. The research design used is qualitative, with informants from 4th Semester of PBI students who are currently taking writing courses. The research results show that the selection of challenging material, a student-centered teaching approach, and structured evaluation are the main keys in developing students' critical thinking. Through a holistic and integrated approach, lecturers can help students to develop their critical thinking skills effectively, which can have a positive impact on their daily lives and academic success. The implication is that lecturers need to continue to develop students' critical thinking skills through various innovative teaching methods and providing constructive feedback.