Enhancing Engagement and Learning in Research Methodology: The Research Detective Challenge (RDC)

Janiffa Saidon; Zarina Denan; Hairulnizam Hashim; Nurul Ainun Ahmad Atory; Nuryusmawati Mohd Yusof; Syed Ashrene Syed Omar

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI21.6079

Authors

Janiffa Saidon Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, UiTM Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Zarina Denan Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, UiTM Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Hairulnizam Hashim Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, UiTM Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Nurul Ainun Ahmad Atory Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, UiTM Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Nuryusmawati Mohd Yusof Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, UiTM Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Syed Ashrene Syed Omar Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, UiTM Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI21.6079

Keywords:

Experience, Engagement, Gamification, Motivation and Research Method

Abstract

Research is crucial for knowledge advancement, problem-solving, decision-making, and improving practices. Nonetheless, comprehending research methods can be a daunting task. A survey involving 117 undergraduates found 83.8% showed low interest in the Research Methodology course. Therefore, the objective of this study is to assess and discuss the RDC’s impact on student engagement, aligning with Malaysia's educational goals. Findings illustrate that the integration of Extrinsic Motivation (EM) and Intrinsic Motivation (IM) in gamification lessons are able to boost students' learning engagement. The results directly inform the design of learning activities and guide future research directions.

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