Journal of Educational Sciences
Vol. 10 No. 3 (2026): Journal of Educational Sciences

The Relationship Between Learning Interest, Intrinsic Motivation, and Practical Learning Outcomes of Network System Administration in Vocational High Schools

Panjaitan, Yosafatur Aprendy (Unknown)
Sari, Dian Permata (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Mar 2026

Abstract

The rapid development of digital technology requires vocational high schools to produce highly competitive graduates. In the Computer and Network Engineering program, Network System Administration (ASJ) is a core subject requiring technical and problem-solving skills through practical learning. Therefore, this study aims to examine the relationship between learning interest and intrinsic motivation with conceptual practice-based learning outcomes in the ASJ subject. A quantitative correlational approach was employed. The sample consisted of 66 eleventh-grade vocational students, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using validated questionnaires and case study-based tests, then analyzed using the Spearman rank correlation due to the non-normal distribution of the data. The findings revealed a weak but significant positive relationship between learning interest and practical learning outcomes (ρ = 0.244, p = 0.048). Conversely, intrinsic motivation showed no significant relationship with learning outcomes (ρ = 0.171, p = 0.170). In conclusion, while learning interest positively contributes to students' conceptual understanding of network practices, it is not the dominant factor. The results imply that practical learning success in vocational education is also heavily influenced by cognitive abilities, instructional strategies, and learning facilities rather than solely by internal affective factors.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JES

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Subject

Religion Humanities Education Library & Information Science Other

Description

JES publishes original articles on the latest issues and trends occurring regionally and internationally in the educational sciences with the aim to advance our knowledge both in term of theory and practice. Moreover, this journal also covers the issues concerned with the following special sections: ...