Scientia Causa: Journal of Contemporary Pedagogy and Learning Science
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026): : May: Scientia Causa: Journal of Contemporary Pedagogy and Learning Science

The Impact of Large Class Sizes on Student Concentration in the Second Semester of Islamic Education at UIN Professor Kiai Haji Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto

Risa Ayu Rizki Ananti (Universitas Islam Negeri Profesor Kiai Haji Saifuddin Zuhri)
Ellen Prima (Universitas Islam Negeri Profesor Kiai Haji Saifuddin Zuhri)



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03 May 2026

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of large class size on the learning concentration of second-semester students enrolled in the Islamic Education (PAI) Program at UIN Professor Kiai Haji Saifuddin Zuhri Purwokerto. Employing a quantitative descriptive survey design, the research involved 23 students from Class 2 PAI F selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire distributed through Google Forms and analyzed using descriptive percentage techniques. The findings indicate that large class conditions generate significant environmental and psychological challenges affecting students’ concentration. A total of 87.0% of respondents reported experiencing classroom noise distractions, while 78.2% encountered difficulties related to visibility and audibility. Environmental discomfort and fatigue were reported by 65.2% of participants, and 95.7% acknowledged frequent loss of concentration during lectures. The accumulation of these conditions contributed to reduced comprehension of course materials, as indicated by 69.6% of respondents. The study demonstrates that learning concentration is influenced by the interaction of physical, environmental, and instructional factors within large-class settings. These findings highlight the importance of optimizing class capacity to support effective learning, sustained attention, and instructional quality in higher education environments

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Scientia Causa: Journal of Contemporary Pedagogy and Learning Science is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the publication of high-quality scholarly works in the fields of pedagogy, learning sciences, and educational research. The journal provides an international platform for ...