ENHANCING STUDENT MOTIVATION AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS THROUGH UNIVERSITY SERVICE ENGAGEMENT: A CASE STUDY AT KARIMUN UNIVERSITY

Abstract

Students must adapt to changes and stay motivated to utilize various university services, which are crucial for their academic success. One approach to fostering student self-development is by enhancing their motivation to engage with these services on campus. Appropriate strategies and methods are essential for students who lack motivation in their studies. Methods are tools or ways to achieve goals, ensuring effective learning. There are numerous methods that instructors can choose from to address issues of student inactivity and refocus their attention on learning. One effective method is ice-breaking activities. A common issue faced by students at Karimun University is the problem of learning motivation. Declining motivation among students is characterized by a lack of perseverance in completing tasks, an inability to work continuously until tasks are finished, a tendency to give up easily when facing difficulties, boredom in classroom learning processes, and quick fatigue with routine tasks. These motivational issues require special attention. To address this, the first step is to provide students with an understanding of the importance of learning motivation. Introducing students to the concept of learning motivation can alter their perceptions, understanding, and views, helping them tackle the issues they face, particularly regarding learning motivation. The second step involves implementing concrete actions to foster and enhance learning motivation through ice-breaking activities.