Learning Motivation of Muslim Students in Studying Science and Non-Science in Higher Education Fadlilah and Zainal Hartoyo
UIN Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi
Abstract
Based on the perspective of social cognitive theory, this research aims to reveal the motivation of Muslim students in studying science and non-science in higher education. The students, 166 students from the science study program and 361 students from the non-science study program, responded to the survey using the Science Motivation Questionnaire II. The science motivation questionnaire II is composed of five motivational components: intrinsic motivation, self-determination, self-efficacy, career motivation, and grade motivation. The results show that in science and non-science study programs, the average learning motivation of female Muslim students is higher than that of male Muslim students and the learning motivation of male Muslim students is significantly different from that of female Muslim students. When viewed based on the motivation component, the results show that in general Muslim students get the lowest score on intrinsic motivation and the highest score on career motivation. This finding indicates that Islamic universities should design lessons that can motivate male students more in learning.
Keywords: learning motivation, Muslim students, higher education
