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Journal : Jurnal Eduscience (JES)

STEM Skills Self-efficacy and Motivation: ANALYSIS OF OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN ELEMENTARY LEVEL Suhartini, Erna; Haerani, Rosita Putri Rahmi; Hasanah, Nur; Nur’aini, Anugrah Putri; Sulaeman, Nurul Fitriyah; Efwinda, Shelly
JURNAL EDUSCIENCE Vol 13, No 2 (2026): Jurnal Eduscience (JES), (Authors from Malaysia and Indonesia)
Publisher : Universitas Labuhanbatu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36987/jes.v13i2.8250

Abstract

Purpose – The study examines the self-efficacy in STEM skills and the motivation of elementary school student in science learning on the theme of sustainable cities, highlighting gender and regional differences in East Kalimantan to understand the opportunities, challenges, and their implications for inclusive and sustainable learning.Methodology – This study employed a mixed-methods approach with a cross-sectional, explanatory, sequential design, involving 450 students and 8 teachers from elementary schools in Kutai Kartanegara, Samarinda, and Balikpapan. Data were collected through validated self-efficacy and motivation questionnaires and teacher interviews, then analyzed descriptively (SPSS) and thematically using joint display integration to illustrate students' self-efficacy and motivation dynamics across gender and regional contexts. Qualitative findings complemented the quantitative results by capturing teachers’ perspectives on instructional practices and classroom barriers to STEM implementation.Findings – Findings reveal that while students generally demonstrate high levels of self-efficacy and motivation, there is a subtle gap: female students exhibit lower confidence in engineering tasks, mathematical self-efficacy remains moderate across all genders, and little disparity is evident between urban and non-urban learners. Students are highly motivated by activities that are enjoyable, challenging, and hands-on; however, traditional teaching methods and limited adoption of innovative STEM approaches—including project-based and game-based learning—constrain these benefits.Contribution– When supported by differentiated and inclusive learning environments, such approaches enhance self-efficacy, foster critical thinking, and increase engagement. These findings underscore the need for pedagogical transformation in elementary STEM education to address gender and regional gaps while maximizing students’ confidence, motivation, and preparedness for future academic and career pathways.
Co-Authors Abdul Hakim Abdul Hakim Agustina Anggraeni Ahmad Zaki Dzulfikar, Ahmad Zaki Aisiah Apriliyanti Akbar, Muhammad Alfian Akmal Raiky Aryaputra Alam, Muhammad Ikhsan Bachrul Alam, Muhammad Ikhsan Bahrul Albertus Djoko Lesmono Aldi Prayoga Syaifullah Alfina Aprillia Agustin Alphero Tanlianto Andi Anwar Anggara Duta Medika Anggraeni, Dwi Astuti Anissa Widya Wati Annisa Salsabila Antika, Vika Yulinda Anugrah Putri Nuraini Ardelia Thida Mufarrihah Astrid Alifkalaila Atin Nuryadin Ayu Adinda Dhevi Pramesti, Ida Benyamin Matius Charlos Falentino Dakhi, Grecellia Mei Magdalena Delma Baruku Dewi Suffah Anggraeni Dinurrohmah, Syayidah Dwi Agustina, Khaerina Dwi Aprilia, Sabdha Dwi Purnama Sari Efwinda, Shelly Enjel Pratiwi Erna Sari Erna Sari, Erna Erna Sulistiani Eryawan Presma Yulianrifat Evanita Mutang Evanita Mutang Falentino, Charlos Fanzuruni Fauhatun Mabrurah Febryan, Mohamad Ezra Feby Zulhiyah Fitri Azkia Grecellia Mei Magdalena Dakhi Greny Mispi Anisa Sari Greny Mispi Anisa Sari Greny Mispi Anisa Sari Gunawan Gunawan Haerani, Rosita Putri Rahmi Hendrawan, Jimmy Indah Permata Sari Intan, Desi Tri Ippei Mineta Isyra, Klara Wahyu Iyar Anjas Oktaba Jimmy Hendrawan Junus, M khusnul khotimah Laela Nisfi Syiami Laili Komariyah, Laili Lambang Subagiyo Lola Jovita M Junus Marzan, Joey-Nell T. Medika, Anggara Duta Meliana Meliana Muhammad Amiq Zahidsyahtya Muhammad Junus Muhammad Junus MUHAMMAD SHOLEH Muhtadin, Achmad Muliati Syam Muliati, Muliati Mutang, Evanita Mutin, Waode Asriani Muttaqin Najwa Asri Hyacinta Nasution, Ruqoyyah Novia Rahmadayanti Nur Hasanah Nur Ismalizah Nur Wulandari, Safira Nur'aini, Anugrah Putri Nurjamilah Nurjamilah Nurjamilah, Nurjamilah Nurul Farhana Haris Nurul Wahdah Nur’aini, Anugrah Putri Pandiangan, Masda Pasaribu, Dian Rachel Paulus, Mira Pramudya Dwi Aristya Putra Puteri, Emilya Putra, Pramudiya Dwi Aristya Putri Octavia Putri Sri Rahmawati Putri, Desi Az Zahra Putri, Mega Julia Rafi Arjuna Kieza Rahmadani, Agung Rahman Setiyawan Rahman Setiyawan Rama Amelia Putri Ramadhan Purbaya Regina Bilqis Wardani Remanda Arya Wisutama Remanda Arya Wisutama Rif’ati Dina Handayani Riskan Qadar Riskan Qadar, Riskan Riski Amalia Riski Amalia, Riski Roro Dinda Althaf Farah Zayyan Azizah Saeki, Hideya Salsabila, Zulfa Salwa Nadzifa Saparini Saparini Saphira Devina Widya Putri Farida Sari, Greny Mispi Anisa Sari, Siska Nilam Sartika Septyani Triwulandari Serlinda Harareta Shafira Aulia Putri Shelly Efwinda Shelly Efwinda Siti Bulkiah Sitti Nurfaika Sudarman Sudarman Suhartini, Erna Susilo Susilo Syafi’i, Ahmad Syarif Eko Zahartian Syayidah Dinurrohmah Syayidah Dinurrohmah Tan Fahrur Rozy Tandra Tandra, Tan, Fahrur Rozy Tanlianto, Alphero Umi Fitriyani Verina Lala Chrestella Paula Vika Yulinda Antika Wadiah, Nabilah Wahyu Nur Latifah Wandira Ramadani, Ayu Wandira, Ayu Ramadani Wardani, Regina Bilqis Wati, Anissa Widya Wati, Asma Wisutama*, Remanda Arya Wisutama, Remanda Arya Yuni Utami Asih, Yuni Utami Zahidsyahtya, Muhammad Amiq Zahra, Alya Puspita Zeni Haryanto Zulaika Ramadhani Zulkarnaen Zulkarnanen