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Aug 2026
A Qualitative Thematic Analysis of ChatGPT-4 Integration in Extensive Reading to Enhance Critical Thinking in EFL Higher Education
The findings demonstrate that ChatGPT-4 operates effectively as an artificial mediational tool within the Zone of Proximal Development when paired with structured prompts and teacher-led reflection, transforming learners from passive consumers into active, analytical evaluators.
Fina Khiyarotun Nisa, R. Haryanti
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