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Enhancing Student Engagement in Science Practicum in Distance Higher Education for Quality Education (SDG 4)

Jurnal Pendidikan IPA Indonesia · Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025)

DOI
10.15294/jpii.v14i1.13093
ISSN
2089-4392, 2339-1286
Published
2025-04-23
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

This study identifies and analyzes the key factors influencing students’ engagement in science practicum activities within the Open and Distance Higher Education (ODHE) context. 127 students from diverse regions of Indonesia participated in this quantitative study, which assessed perceptions regarding academic challenges, learning interaction, collaborative learning, and the use of technology in online laboratory settings. The results indicate that tutorial modality, employment status, academic achievement (GPA), and residential area significantly influence engagement levels. Students participating in web-based classes and receiving consistent learning feedback reported higher engagement. Conversely, laboratory report writing emerged as a primary challenge, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced scientific writing literacy. The findings are discussed within the Community of Inquiry (CoI) and Self-Determination Theory (SDT) frameworks, emphasizing the importance of teaching presence, social collaboration, and learner autonomy in digital learning environments. Notably, students from rural areas exhibited high motivation despite infrastructural limitations. The study recommends redesigning learning models to include targeted support, structured digital practicum modules, and formative feedback mechanisms. This research contributes to developing inclusive, adaptive, and effective science education practices in ODHE while supporting achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education.

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  • Indonesia Open University
  • National Chiayi University
  • State University of Malang
  • Yangon University of Education
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Cheng LinNational Chiayi University1
C. C. DujaliNational Chiayi University1
Yusnidar YusnidarAffiliation unknown1
Fuldiaratman FuldiaratmanAffiliation unknown1
Davina AureliaAffiliation unknown1
Slamet ArifinAffiliation unknown1
Feerlie Moonthana IndhraAffiliation unknown1
Muhammad AnshoriAffiliation unknown1
Michael Escaros MananghayaAffiliation unknown1
Yulia SantiAffiliation unknown1
Anisaturrahmi AnisaturrahmiAffiliation unknown1
Sarah FazillaAffiliation unknown1
Riandi MarisaAffiliation unknown1
Dian AswitaAffiliation unknown1
Syamsul RizalAffiliation unknown1

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Metadata source: OAI-PMH (metadata jurnal) https://journal.unnes.ac.id/journals/jpii/oai, first harvested 29 Oct 2026, last seen 1 Nov 2026.
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