Improving Learning Outcomes of Educational Research Methodology: Perceptions of the Assessment System, Learning Motivation and Emotional Intelligence among Indonesian Undergraduates

Abstract

This research was conducted to describe students’ perceptions of assessment system, learning motivation and emotional intelligence on learning outcomes of educational research methodology for students that completed educational research methodology courses in the Islamic State Universities of Banten, Indonesia. The random sampling method was used in selecting respondents for this study while path analysis with structural equation model (SEM) was used to analyze the hypotheses formulated. The results showed that all the indicators have direct effects on learning outcomes of educational research methodology; learning motivation directly affects emotional intelligence and learning outcomes, and that emotional intelligence directly affects learning outcomes. This shows that learning outcomes and students’ opportunity can be improved for undergraduates undertaking the course in Indonesia.