An Analysis of the Influence of the Sapa Pagi Program on Students’ Learning Motivation in Elementary Schools of Central Aceh Regency
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https://doi.org/10.37249/jomess.v2i1.1298Keywords:
Sapa Pagi Program, Learning Motivation, Student Engagement, Elementary School, Character EducationAbstract
This study aims to analyze the influence of the Sapa Pagi program on students’ learning motivation in public elementary schools across Central Aceh Regency. The Sapa Pagi initiative—literally “Morning Greeting”—is a character-based educational program designed to build emotional connection, discipline, and enthusiasm among students through consistent interpersonal interaction between teachers and pupils before classroom learning begins. Employing a quantitative approach with a correlational design, this research involved 150 elementary school students selected through proportional random sampling. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire measuring teacher–student interaction frequency and students’ learning motivation. Statistical analysis using linear regression revealed that the Sapa Pagi program significantly influences students’ learning motivation (? = 0.47, p < 0.001). The findings indicate that the program contributes to positive emotional readiness, increased class participation, and improved self-confidence. The study concludes that systematic implementation of Sapa Pagi enhances affective engagement and fosters a culture of caring and respect within the school environment.
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