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Title: Enhancing Student Motivation and Learning Engagement in Physics through Science Olympics
Language: English
Authors: Fredyrose Ivan L. Pinar (ORCID 0000-0002-7977-867X), Lydia S. Roleda (ORCID 0000-0002-9412-7744), Sotero O. Malayao (ORCID 0000-0002-2384-9950)
Source: Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn). 2026 20(1):160-170.
Availability: Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science. C5 Plumbon, Banguntapan, Yogyakarta, 55198, Indonesia. e-mail: edulearn@uad.ac.id; Web site: http://edulearn.intelektual.org/index.php/EduLearn/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
Elementary Education
Grade 7
Junior High Schools
Middle Schools
Grade 8
Grade 9
High Schools
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Descriptors: Science Education, Competition, Learner Engagement, Student Motivation, Physics, Secondary School Students, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Program Effectiveness, 21st Century Skills, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: Philippines
ISSN: 2089-9823
2302-9277
Abstract: Science olympics is a comprehensive educational initiative designed to foster active student engagement and motivation within a school-wide framework. This study explored the impact of science olympics on students' motivation and learning experiences in physics contexts. Rooted in design thinking and problem-based learning, the science olympics program encourages collaborative and competitive activities, aligning with Kolb's experiential learning theory. A total of 220 participants from grades 7-12 were divided into competing teams within 4 different houses, employing a multilevel categorization approach within each house. Utilizing an embedded mixed-method research design, this study collected quantitative data through surveys and post-event evaluations, then qualitative data were derived from student perceptions, interviews, and teacher feedback. The results demonstrated a significant increase in student learning engagement in physics, across all grade levels. Moreover, science olympics emerged as a potent avenue for developing 21st-century skills and reinforcing acquired knowledge, both inside and outside the classroom. This innovative approach positively influenced students' conceptual understanding of physics and enhanced their motivation to learn, showcasing the potential of such dynamic and interdisciplinary educational initiative.
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