The motivation of learning art & culture among students in Indonesia

Abstract

This research investigated the effect of learning facilities and learning methods of Art and Culture teachers towards students’ learning motivation at Junior High School. Students’ low interest in learning Art and Culture is frequently found in Indonesia by stigma, saying that Art and Culture are easier compared to applied sciences. This research becomes important because Art and Culture Learning is the result of work and creativity based on the norms and behavior of the society in Indonesia, which plays roles in preserving the cultural heritage of Indonesia through Art and Culture wisdom. The analysis shows that improvement in learning facilities has a positive effect on motivation improvement in learning Art and Culture. The selection of the right method will make the learning process more conducive and easier to be understood by the students. Learning facilities and learning methods positive and significant effect on students’ motivation in learning Art and Culture. Furthermore, the availability of a good learning facility, and strong implementation of the learning method which can affect and strengthen the students’ learning motivation.