Social Science Academic
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)

The Effect of Project-Based Strategies and Learning Motivation on Student Engagement in the Learning Process at AMIK Bukittinggi

Dennis Haruna (Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi
Indonesia)

Darul Ilmi (Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi
Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Jun 2026

Abstract

Student engagement is a key indicator in determining the quality of the learning process at higher education institutions. However, student engagement at AMIK Bukittinggi remains suboptimal, as evidenced by low participation in discussions, a lack of confidence in expressing opinions, and limited involvement in learning activities. This study aims to analyze the influence of Project-Based Learning Strategies and Learning Motivation on Student Engagement in the learning process at AMIK Bukittinggi. The study employed a quantitative approach with an associative research design. The study population consisted of 132 active students in the Information Management Study Program at AMIK Bukittinggi for the 2025/2026 academic year, with a sample of 99 students determined using the Slovin formula and the Proportionate Stratified Random Sampling technique. Data were collected via a questionnaire and analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results indicate that Project-Based Strategies have a positive and significant effect on Student Engagement (t = 2.982; sig. = 0.033). Learning Motivation also has a positive and significant effect on Student Engagement (t = 3.713; sig. = 0.000) and is the variable with the more dominant influence. Simultaneously, Project-Based Strategies and Learning Motivation have a significant effect on Student Engagement (F = 23.400; sig. = 0.000) with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.328. This study concludes that student engagement can be enhanced by optimizing the implementation of Project-Based Strategies and strengthening Learning Motivation in the learning process.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ssa

Publisher

Subject

Religion Humanities Education Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

Description

This journal is published by Institut Agama Islam Sunan Giri Ponorogo and managet by LPPM INSURI Ponorogo twice a year (June an December). The presence of the journal accommodates scientific writings from the academic community, researchers, students, and practices in social and Humanities that have ...