Enhancing collaborative competence and learning motivation through group investigation in civic education

Muhammad Syamsuddin Syams; Mukhamad Murdiono

doi:10.55942/pssj.v5i9.561

Authors

Muhammad Syamsuddin Syams Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2356-6646
Mukhamad Murdiono Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9436-669X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55942/pssj.v5i9.561

Keywords:

Group investigation, Learning motivation, participatory action research, citizenship education, collaborative learning

Abstract

Many Civic Education courses in higher education suffer from low student engagement, primarily due to passive learning models that limit motivation and collaborative interaction. Although cooperative learning strategies have been widely studied in primary and secondary education, their integration into civic-oriented university courses remains underexplored. This study investigates the application of the Group Investigation (GI) model to improve university students’ learning motivation and collaboration in Civic Education. Employing a participatory action research approach in a higher education setting, the study was conducted in two cycles involving 68 undergraduate students enrolled in a general education course. Data were collected using observation sheets, questionnaires, interviews, and documentation. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired-sample t-tests, while qualitative data were examined through thematic analysis. The results showed a statistically significant improvement in students' learning motivation (from M = 73.7 to M = 84.2, p < 0.001) and collaborative character (from M = 71.4 to M = 83.6, p < 0.001). These findings suggest that the GI model supports both the affective and cognitive aspects of learning by promoting student autonomy, inquiry-based dialogue, and mutual responsibility. Theoretically, this study contributes to the literature on cooperative learning in higher education and the design of democratic learning environments in Civic Education. Practically, it offers an adaptable model for educators seeking to develop soft skills through group-based inquiries. The research implies that integrating cooperative methods into civic education may offer a viable pathway for developing character and motivation in future professionals.

Author Biographies

Muhammad Syamsuddin Syams, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Muhammad Syamsuddin, S.Pd., M.Pd is a student postgraduate and researcher at the Pancasila and Civic Education Study Program, Department of Civic Education, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia. His research interests include civic education, democratic learning, character education, and cooperative learning models in higher education. He has published articles on innovative teaching strategies and the integration of civic values in university curricula.

Mukhamad Murdiono, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Prof. Dr. Mukhamad Murdiono, S.Pd., M.Pd is a professor at the Department of Civic Education, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia. His academic expertise covers citizenship education, multiculturalism, democratic pedagogy, and moral education. He has extensive experience in designing and implementing participatory learning approaches to foster civic responsibility and social cohesion.

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