DO CREATIVITY AND LEARNING MOTIVATION MATTER? EVIDENCE FROM VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Abstract

This study examines how students’ creativity and learning motivation influence learning achievement among students in the Office Management and Business Services program at State Vocational High School 14 in Jakarta. Using a quantitative research approach with a correlational design, this study involved 119 students selected through a proportional multistage random sampling method from a total of 180 students. Student creativity and learning motivation were measured using a Likert-scale questionnaire, while learning achievement data were collected from mid-term exam scores. The data were analysed using multiple linear regression with IBM SPSS. The findings show that student creativity significantly enhances learning achievement, as does learning motivation. Collectively, these variables also significantly influence learning achievement, and show that 89% of learning   achievement can be attributed to creativity and motivation. These results underscore the importance of fostering creativity and motivation to improve learning achievement in the context of vocational education.