Education Students Research Articles

Investigation of students' use of online information in higher education using eye tracking

To successfully learn using freely available (and non-curated) Internet resources, university students need to search for, critically evaluate and select online information, and verify sources (defined as Critical Online Reasoning, COR). Recent research indicates substantial deficits in COR skills among higher education students. To support students in learning how to critically use online information for their learning, it is necessary to better understand the strategies and practices that might elicit less critically-reflective judgments about online information and thus account for such deficits. To this end, using eye tracking data, we investigate how the COR behaviors of students who critically-reflectively evaluate the credibility of online information (‘high performers’) differ from those of students who do not critically-reflectively evaluate it (‘low performers’): 19 students were divided into high and low performers according to their performance in the newly developed Critical Online Reasoning Assessment (CORA). The fixation and dwell times of both groups during CORA task processing were compared regarding time spent on the different processing steps and eye movements on the visited web pages. The results show noticeable differences between the two groups, indicating that low performers indeed approached the task rather heuristically than systematically, and that COR skills require targeted and effective training in higher education.

A INCLUSÃO DE ALUNOS COM TDAH NAS INSTITUIÇÕES DE ENSINO SUPERIOR NO BRASIL

This study analyzes the inclusion of higher education students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), the possible repercussions on the interaction of the process of instruction and knowledge acquisition, its implications on the process of inclusion in higher education institutions from the legislation and scientific articles. The central problem investigated consists of researching the legislation that supports the inclusion of students with ADHD in higher education institutions. The progression of the inclusion process for students with ADHD is evaluated. The traits expressed by students diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) stand out. It addresses the understanding and vision of educators regarding the elements that facilitate and hinder the teaching and learning process for students diagnosed with ADHD.

Faculty’s attitudes towards inclusive education for university students with special educational needs (SENs) in Singapore

ABSTRACT This study seeks to examine faculty’s attitudes towards inclusive education for university students with special educational needs (SENs). A cross-sectional survey design was adopted. A total of 147 faculty (79 male, 53.7%) from six publicly funded universities in Singapore completed the survey, which consists of the researcher-developed Faculty Attitude toward Inclusive Education for Students with Special Educational Needs (FAISEN) scale. Results showed that faculty generally had positive attitudes towards inclusive education for university students with SENs. Faculty’s attitudes did not differ on major demographic variables, except their academic disciplines (i.e., STEM vs. non-STEM). Faculty also expressed a high level of training needs, especially on how to provide inclusive education for students with more invisible disabilities or difficulties. Faculty’s attitudes on the behavioral domain significantly and positively predicted their overall training needs. Implications for inclusive higher education, limitations, and directions for future research are also discussed.

Using knowledge building and flipped learning to enhance students' learning performance in a hands‐on STEM activity

AbstractBackgroundSociety requires individuals to have the ability to synthesise knowledge from diverse sources, typically acquired through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.Objectives and MethodsWe utilised a moderately rigorous design to investigate the effects of combining a hands‐on STEM activity with active learning approaches of knowledge building (KB) and flipped learning on the learning performance of 188 senior students. Students needed to work in groups to construct a remote‐controlled car using a remote‐control module and electrical circuit, followed by the task of putting balls into a basket.ResultsAfter the activity, all participants' STEM knowledge, learning motivation, and creativity improved. For STEM knowledge, students who received the integrated KB and flipped learning approach (E2 group) outscored those who received only KB (E1 group), whereas the E1 group outperformed those who received lectures (control group). For learning motivation, the E1 group outperformed the control group. The E2 group outperformed the control group on the post‐test only when the students' learning motivation pre‐test scores were lower, suggesting the effectiveness of both active learning approaches. For creativity, both E1 and E2 groups performed better than the control group.ConclusionsThe potential benefits of combining active learning approaches with hands‐on STEM activities were revealed in terms of STEM knowledge, learning motivation, and creativity. Surprisingly, the combination method was the most effective in energising unmotivated students for STEM education.

Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar PAK Melalui Metode PBL Berbantu Media Audio Visual Kelas VII-A SMPN 3 Pancur Batu

The issue of low learning outcomes in Catholic Religion for seventh-grade students is attributed to the educators' tendency to use conservative teaching methods, specifically lectures. This is evidenced by the learning results of students in Catholic Religious Education at SMP Negeri 3 Pancur Batu, where only 2 out of 7 students achieved the minimum passing criteria (KKM) set by the school, which is 75. To improve learning outcomes, the researcher implemented a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model supported by audiovisual media. The study was conducted at SMPN 3 Pancur Batu. The findings indicate that the use of the PBL model can enhance students' learning outcomes. This is demonstrated by the improvement in learning results from Cycle 1 to Cycle 2, with qualitative data showing that 14.3% of students were categorized as Developing as expected and 85.7% as Very Developing. In terms of cognitive aspects, 85.7% were classified as Proficient and 57.1% as Skilled. The conclusion of the study is that the implementation of the PBL model with audiovisual media in teaching can improve the learning outcomes of seventh-grade Catholic Religion education.

Leveraging online platforms for coach-peer conferences among university student entrepreneurs: building entrepreneurial self-efficacy

PurposeThe present study aims to examine the lived experience of undergraduate students in learning entrepreneurship education through online coach-peer conference at a university in Indonesia, in order to explore the lived experience of undergraduate students in developing entrepreneurial self-efficacy during the COVID-19 pandemic.Design/methodology/approachAnchored in a phenomenological case study, the student participants were interviewed using online platforms such as WhatsApp and Zoom. To triangulate the data, photographs were taken during observation while the participants were engaged in the online learning process. The interview data were transcribed, interpreted using interpretative phenomenological analysis and thematically analyzed.FindingsThis study showed that participants built businesses with (1) the formation of entrepreneurial attitudes and behaviors, (2) increased their entrepreneurial literacy, and (3) increased their involvement in entrepreneurship education coaching programs. This study suggests that the development of entrepreneurial self-efficacy through an online coach-peer conference is important in the development of student businesses.Originality/valueThe findings suggest that nurturing the role of online coach-peer conferences in building student entrepreneurial self-efficacy, both during the pandemic of COVID-19 and in the future.

Cyber Security Awareness Model Based on NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) for Secondary School Students in Malaysia

As cybersecurity issues surge, it highlights the pressing need for increased awareness. In our digitally interconnected world, where information technology underpins the lives of individuals, businesses, and even national security, the threat of cyberattacks looms large. To enhance national cybersecurity preparedness, there is a critical call to action: we must promote public awareness of cybersecurity issues and bolster the ranks of trained cybersecurity professionals. This research introduces a novel cybersecurity awareness model based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Its primary goal is to make NIST accessible to secondary school students pursuing ICT courses and their invaluable resource, the school counselling units. The model aims to instil cybersecurity awareness in secondary school students and guide them in choosing the most suitable higher education paths, particularly in the ICT and cybersecurity fields. The study comprises three phases. In the first phase, a systematic literature review (SLR) examines globally applicable cybersecurity education models. The second phase investigates the implementation of cybersecurity education for secondary school students in Malaysia. This includes interviews with school counselling units responsible for guiding students toward higher education and surveys of students in grades four and five enrolled in ICT courses. The third and pivotal phase focuses on developing the proposed model. It involves analysing and implementing the results of the SLR, mapping them to the NIST framework, and incorporating themes from interviews and surveys. As a tangible representation of the model, a mobile application prototype has been developed. The Cybersecurity Awareness Model empowers school counselling units to seamlessly integrate career exploration with career decision-making for secondary students at any stage of their development. Moreover, it offers a means to create strategies for after-school programs, particularly in the dynamic field of cybersecurity. This model is expected to guide students in exploring academic majors and careers, preparing for higher education post-high school, initiating internships or job searches, and adapting to a world in constant flux. In doing so, it not only empowers individuals but also strengthens the nation's resilience in the face of cybersecurity challenges.

Personal values clusters and their associations to social media behaviors and psychological well-being.

The current study contributes to the literature by assessing the associations between personal values, explored with Schwartz`s Portrait Values Questionnaire, social media behaviors, assessed with Bergen Scale of Social Media Addiction and Social Media Motivations to Use Scale and psychological well-being assessed with Patient Health Questionnaire-4, in a sample of first-year medical students. It was examined medical students' personal values profiles and the perceived influence of social media on self-aspects. All participants (N = 151) were Romanian and English module students, young (average age = 19.2, SD = 1.5), 68,9% females and 31,1% males. Pearson coefficient correlation analyses were performed to verify the associations between the main four clusters of personal values (Self Transcendence, Self Enhancement, Openness to change and Conservationism) with social media behaviors and psychological wellbeing. The most frequent cluster of values was Self-Transcendence (M = 5.21) while the least was Self-Enhancement (M = 4.05). There was no significant correlation between social media addiction, psychological wellbeing and a specific cluster of values while the perception of self-aspects influenced by social media included involvement in community problems, creativity for Openness to change group (R = .24;.22, p < .05), tolerance towards sexual minorities and self-evaluation in Self Transcendence group (R = .24;.21;.42, p < .05) while Conservationism and Self Enhancement groups didn`t report any change. The findings highlight the need for awareness and education of medical students and general population in the field of Digital Ethics including social media complex impact on personal values as AI-algorithms may imply a potential destabilization and perpetual shaping of one`s behavior with still unpredictable individual and societal effects.

Uncertainty Avoidance, Perceptions of Emergency Remote Education, and University Commitment: A Cross-Country Analysis

Worldwide, there were significant changes in university courses due to COVID-19. One was a rapid transition to online courses, described as emergency remote education. The purpose of this research was to examine how students’ uncertainty avoidance (UA) affected their university commitment (UC) and whether their perceptions of emergency remote education (PERE) mediated this relationship. The b path of the mediation analysis (from PERE to commitment) was expected to be moderated by two variables: income and perceived quality of instruction. Students from universities in three countries (i.e., the United States (US), Pakistan, and South Africa (SA)) were assessed. The findings revealed that there were direct and indirect effects for this relationship for students from Pakistan, with a partial moderated mediation effect of perceived quality of instruction for students from Pakistan. Positive main effects of UA on UC were found for students from the United States, Pakistan, and South Africa. Potential explanations and implications for these results were explored.

Analysis of Aspiration Factors becoming Mathematics Teacher that Influence High School Students’ Decision to Choos Mathematics Education Program

The importance of the ideal factor in making decisions to choose a program is the urgency of this study. The purpose is to describe the factors of the ideal of becoming a mathematics teacher that influence students in making decisions to choose the mathematics education program at UIN SYAHADA Padangsidimpuan candidates in 10 respondents. The qualitative descriptive is the approach taken in this study. The method of sampling targeted/purposive and snowball data sources, triangulation data collection methods, inductive/qualitative data analysis and qualitative research results emphasize these methods in one method. The results showed that the ideal factor of becoming a mathematics teacher was found in making decisions to choose the mathematics education. After analyzing the information that the researcher collected, it was found based on the results of the analysis questionnaires distributed and interviews with respondents/students who were active in the mathematics education department, several effective factors in the field were found that influenced students to choose the mathematics education section, namely the ideal factor of becoming a mathematics teacher. Based on these results, it shows that one of the factors that influences students to choose a mathematics education program is the aspiration factor to become a mathematics teacher. The aspiration factor to become a mathematics teacher is related to choice of mathematics education program. Of all the problems answered by mathematics education students, there were 10 respondents who in accordance with the aspiration factor to become a mathematics teacher in making decisions about choosing a mathematics education program.

PARALINGUISTIC FEATURES IN STUDENTS' STORYTELLING WITHIN MULTIMODAL COMMUNICATIONS

This study assessed paralinguistic features in Indonesian university students' contextual interaction during storytelling. Data collection was recorded from respondents' two video-based storytelling performances, while a self-rated questionnaire was distributed to 235 respondents out of 481 undergraduate English education students using simple random sampling. Data analysis used a mixed-methods approach to qualify students' paralinguistic features using the eduistic linguistics annotator (ELAN) and to quantify the paralinguistic features using statistical analyses through the significance of .05. The findings revealed that the ELAN analyzed the contextual interaction among freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The students’ paralinguistic features corresponded with the lexical and semantic evidence, which approached the function of monosyllabic and bisyllabic words, nonverbal expressions, and interpretations. Bodily gesture quantitatively showed moderate category for 44.7% (t = 2.434; p = .016), articulation showed attributable category for 54.0% (t = 3.789; p = .000), facial expression showed moderate category for 61.7% (t = 2.472; p = .014), and voice loudness showed attributable category for 47.7% (t = 4.121; p = .000). Herein, positive and significant attribution were shown by these paralinguistic features towards students' contextual interactions in storytelling for 34.9% with the multiple regressions (F = 7.990, R² = .349, and p &lt; .000). The paralinguistic features empirically address the multimodal communication modes to improve teaching and learning activities.

Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Pendidikan Agama Katolik dengan Model PBL Berbantuan Wordwall Game Kelas V SDN 26 Simanindo Sangkal

This classroom action research aims to improve the learning outcomes of Catholic Religious Education among fifth-grade students at SDN 26 Simanindo Sangkal using the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model supported by the Wordwall Game as an interactive media. The research was conducted in two cycles, with each cycle involving stages of planning, action, observation, and reflection. The primary focus was on assessing students' cognitive learning outcomes and critical thinking skills, aligned with the Pancasila Student Profile. The results of the research demonstrated a significant improvement in student performance. In the first cycle, the average cognitive score was 80.71, which increased to 91.43 in the second cycle. Additionally, students showed increased engagement in asking relevant questions, identifying key information from various sources, and formulating conclusions, which are critical elements of critical thinking. The use of the Wordwall Game successfully enhanced the learning process by making it more interactive and motivating for students. In conclusion, the implementation of the PBL model with the assistance of the Wordwall Game proved to be effective in enhancing both the cognitive learning outcomes and the critical thinking skills of students in Catholic Religious Education.

Pembelajaran PAKBP dengan Metode PJBL Sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Kemandirian Fase C kelas 6 SD Katolik Karya Yosef Pontianak

This study aims to enhance the independence of students in Catholic Religious Education and Character Education (PAKBP) through the implementation of the Project-Based Learning (PJBL) method in the 6th grade of SD Katolik Karya Yosef Pontianak. This research is based on the low level of student independence in completing tasks during lecture-based teaching. This Classroom Action Research was conducted in two cycles, with each cycle consisting of planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection stages. The research subjects were 30 6th-grade students in Phase C. Data collection instruments included observation, an independence questionnaire, and field notes. The indicators of independence observation covered students' ability to manage study time independently, complete tasks without teacher assistance, make appropriate decisions during the learning process, take initiative in seeking additional information, and take responsibility for assigned tasks. The results showed that the application of the PJBL method significantly increased student independence in PAKBP learning and academic achievement. Improvement was observed in students' ability to manage time, take initiative in completing projects, and make decisions during the learning process. In the first cycle, independence increased from 65% to 80%, while academic achievement in the proficient category rose from 70% to 85%, and in the competent category from 60% to 75%. Therefore, it can be concluded that PJBL, focusing on the independence dimension, can enhance both student independence and learning outcomes. It is recommended that PJBL be considered an effective approach to improving student independence and learning outcomes in PAKBP. The implication of this research is the importance of broader integration of the PJBL method in learning activities to support the development of students' character and abilities.

Future Ready: Unlocking Financial Literacy among Tomorrow's Leaders

In a country like Yemen, where people exist on meager incomes and struggle to make ends meet, poverty is widespread. There is an urgent need to maintain, administer, and set aside funds for emergencies. This study aims to investigate the level of financial awareness and knowledge among undergraduate students in Yemen. Students in higher education are expected to take responsibility for managing their expenses, indicating a strong level of financial understanding. The study relied on primary data collected from a randomly selected sample of people. A total of 218 students at Hodeida University in Yemen were randomly selected to participate in the study. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze the data. The results show that the level of financial awareness among Undergraduate Students at Hodeida University in Yemen is high, and also observed that males, on average, have financial knowledge more than females. In this light, the research adds to the body of information on financial awareness by illustrating the significance of financial literacy and access to financial knowledge among Yemeni undergraduate students. Finally, we strongly recommend academics, teachers, legislators, financial institutions, and governments make financial education a mandatory element of every school's curriculum, regardless of the level.

Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Pendidikan Agama Katolik Melalui Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah pada Materi Konsekuensi Pewartaan Yesus di Kelas VIII SMP Regina Pacis Surakarta

This research aims to improve the learning outcomes of grade VIII students in Catholic Religious Education on the material Consequences of the Proclamation of Jesus at Regina Pacis Junior High School Surakarta by applying the Problem-Based Learning model. Student learning outcomes in this material show low results due to conventional teaching methods. This Classroom Action Research (PTK) is carried out in two cycles involving planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. The results showed a significant increase in the average student score from cycle I to cycle II. The application of the PBL model also increases student involvement in the learning process, group work, and critical thinking skills.

Basketball-Based Physical Education on Students’ Physical Fitness in a Selected Technical Vocational College, Fujian, China

The role of basketball-based physical education in enhancing students' physical fitness has been extensively documented, with numerous studies highlighting its benefits. In China, where sports and physical education are integral components of the educational curriculum, the importance of understanding the specific impacts of basketball-based physical education cannot be overstated. This study focuses on the technical vocational college setting in Fujian, China, aiming to fill a crucial research gap and address the need for tailored physical education programs. Basketball has been widely promoted and accepted in major universities across China, garnering broad support from both students and faculty. Wang (2024) emphasizes that with its increasing incorporation into university physical education programs, basketball significantly impacts students' physical fitness and athletic abilities. The current educational reforms in China necessitate the continual optimization of teaching methods and approaches to establish a solid foundation for the physical and mental development of students. Sui (2024) explores the impact of community basketball programs on high school students' physical and mental health in Guangzhou, highlighting improvements in physical fitness, social skills, and mental well-being. This study underscores the broader benefits of basketball beyond mere physical health, emphasizing its role in fostering social interaction and emotional resilience. Additionally, Shao et al. (2022) examine the individual characteristics of physical and mental development and their connection with regular physical exercises when playing basketball. Their findings suggest that basketball enhances motor fitness, moral, volitional, and mental qualities, as well as creativity and decision-making skills in rapidly changing circumstances. This holistic development is crucial for students, particularly in a competitive and fast-paced society like China. Butenko (2023) presents the effectiveness of a comprehensive use of sports games, including basketball, during extracurricular activities for high school students. The study found significant improvements in physical performance, physical qualities, and health indicators, demonstrating the high potential of integrating sports games into physical education programs to enhance students' overall fitness and health. As a teacher and coach in a technical vocational college in Fujian, China, the researcher has observed the transformative impact of sports, particularly basketball, on students' lives. Professional experience has shown that students engaged in basketball not only develop better physical fitness but also exhibit improved teamwork, leadership skills, and emotional resilience. These observations have fueled the researcher's passion for integrating basketball into the physical education curriculum and inspired a systematic exploration of its broader impacts. The researcher's personal motivation stems from a deep-seated belief in the power of sports to shape character and foster holistic development. Having been a basketball player, the researcher has experienced the discipline, dedication, and camaraderie that the sport instills. These values are essential for students, especially those in technical vocational education, as they prepare for their future careers and personal lives. Despite the known benefits of basketball-based physical education, there is a significant gap in research specifically targeting technical vocational colleges in China. Most existing studies focus on general high school or university settings, leaving a void in understanding how basketball impacts students in technical vocational education, who may have different needs and challenges. This study addresses this gap by focusing on a technical vocational college in Fujian, China. It aims to provide evidence-based insights into how basketball-based physical education influences various aspects of students' physical fitness, including physical attributes development, motor skills enhancement, cardiovascular fitness, strength and power development, flexibility and agility, coordination and balance, mental and emotional benefits, social interaction and teamwork, skill development and performance, and health and fitness awareness. By filling this research gap, the study seeks to inform policy and practice in physical education, providing valuable recommendations for optimizing physical education programs to enhance the health and fitness outcomes of vocational students.

Perceived Self-Efficacy among Special Education Students Enrolled in a Practical Training Program During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Jordan

The current study aimed to investigate the level of perceived self-efficacy among special education students enrolled in the practical training program during the COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan. The study sample consisted of (150) male and female students from various public and private Jordanian universities, who were purposefully chosen, and enrolled in practical training during the semesters that continued under the pandemic. To achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive approach and the perceived self-efficacy scale prepared by the researcher were used. The results of the study showed that the level of perceived self-efficacy among students of practical training in the specialization of special education came at a high level; the results also indicated that the level of perceived self-efficacy concerning the employment of modern technology ranked first and at a high degree, while the self-efficacy related to teaching skills and behavior modification, as well as management, communication, and social responsibility came to a medium degree. The results also showed that there are statistically significant differences between the arithmetic averages of the level of perceived self-efficacy among students of field training in the specialization of special education who are registered in Jordanian universities according to the type of university (public/private) on the total degree and all dimensions except for the dimension (management, communication, and social responsibility) and in favor of private universities. The results also showed that there were statistically significant differences between the arithmetic averages of the level of self-efficacy among students of special education according to the type of training and its duration on the total degree and dimensions and in favor of the two training categories (full and continuous semester" and "full and intermittent semester"). In contrast, the results did not show any statistically significant differences between the arithmetic averages of the level of perceived self-efficacy among special education students enrolled in the practical training program during the COVID-19 pandemic in Jordan, according to the student's gender.

Education as oppression

In assessing leverage points to promote educational equality, this paper examines Freire’s concept of education as oppression to highlight the potential of reclaiming resources currently dedicated to oppressive education. Harel Ben-Shahar’s concepts of education as a positional good as well as the potential lack of instrumental value in contributing to students’ social, health, relational, and other holistic aspects of wellbeing are mobilized to disentangle varying forms of education. Practitioner experience with students living with disabilities in a postcolonial global south establishes the foundational context to consider how education has capacity to challenge the following: economic domination; restraint on traditional Indigenous knowledge; limited basic livelihood; and media stereotypes on effort committed by the marginalized—yet often chooses not to. Disentangling what precisely constitutes education as oppression emerges as a challenging task, since Freire’s conceptualization of conformity is often required of students if they wish to meet essential survival needs. Lisu case studies in rural agricultural economies, traditional ecological knowledge, and postcolonial curriculum demonstrate that education as oppression can emerge naturally with or without intent, and that education mobilized to gatekeep social resources or justify the inequitable distribution of life opportunities can reinforce existing systematic inequalities. Notably, resources and opportunities in disadvantaged communities can already be stratified by preexisting racist; sexist; ableist; classist; or colonial discrimination, and suggest that the intersection between education and basic survival of students should not be viewed as too tangential or basic for future policy discourse. Four forms of education as oppression are preliminarily considered, toward supporting future discourse on eliminating inadvertent oppressive impacts via funded pedagogy.

When Games get in the way: Gamification Approach for Teaching Maths – A Case Study With Undergraduate Tourism Students

Planning more dynamic and motivating lessons for students is the goal of any teacher, especially maths teachers, a subject where the lack of interest and motivation to learn is so evident and a major concern. Several studies highlight the positive impact of the adoption of gamification strategies in teaching/learning, both in student motivation and in the development of soft skills (teamwork, creativity, decision-making, leadership, communication, and critical thinking). Game-based learning thus promotes students' interest and involves them in this process. In this sense, one of the authors of this study chose to use several (non-digital) games to support the teaching-learning process in her classes. The games used were developed by the authors and have been thoroughly designed to address specific maths topics. The games took various forms, including card games, board games and other hands-on activities. The participants in the study are first-year undergraduate students from a Portuguese higher education institution and encompassed the course of “Quantitative Methods”. The aim of the study is to investigate students’ perceptions of the use of gamification in the maths teaching-learning process. To gather information about students’ insights on the use of games in math classes a quantitative survey was conducted. Similar studies have shown that higher education students are usually receptive to the use of games, finding it useful to increase their motivation and consider game-based learning can positively impact learning. Our findings are in line with those studies.

Educational Gaming and Situational Interest for Higher Education Students

InPraktijk is an educational game developed for first year physical therapy students. The game aims to use playful learning to optimize students' interest in interacting with course content. This project is a first step in achieving a versatile educational game platform optimized for engaging, playful learning that can be applied across multiple educational programmes. The project seeks to improve students’ motivation to engage with course materials outside of class time and explore the relationship between playful learning and situational interest. Our research is focused on a deeper understanding of the relationship between situational interest and playful learning. The InPraktijk game, developed in collaboration with Game Tailors, will be used as a tool to test this relationship. Through the game, we will collect quantitative data on time played, drop out location and situational interest using the situational interest scale. This work in progress paper covers the design for study 1 of the InPraktijk project. The study indicates whether the gamified interaction with course content can generate more situational interest compared to traditional content delivery methods. The results will provide insights into the effectiveness of the InPraktijk app in stimulating situational interest. Our findings will guide the direction of follow-up studies on further game optimization and the integration of playful games in educational structures.