Enhancing Learning Outcomes through Kahoot! - Based Educational Games in Engine and Heavy Equipment Courses for Phase F Heavy Equipment Engineering Students

Enjela Dwi Ananda; Ambiyar; Mahesi Agni Zaus; Sadly Firmansyah

doi:10.24036/javit.v5i1.218

Authors

Enjela Dwi Ananda Universitas Negeri Padang
Ambiyar Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia
Mahesi Agni Zaus Department of Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia
Sadly Firmansyah Technology and Vocational Education, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24036/javit.v5i1.218

Keywords:

Gamification, Kahoot!, Learning Outcomes, Vocational Education, Interactive Learning Media, Technical Training

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of the Kahoot! educational game on student learning outcomes in the Engine and Heavy Equipment Unit course for Phase F students at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Pekanbaru. A quasi-experimental design with equivalent control and experimental groups (n=18 each) was employed. Data were analyzed using normality and homogeneity tests, confirming suitability for parametric testing. Hypothesis testing using an independent t-test revealed a significant improvement in the experimental group’s mean post-test score (80.3) compared to the control group (74.2), with t (34) = 3.618, p < 0.05. The pre-test scores showed no significant difference between groups, ensuring comparability. These findings demonstrate that Kahoot! as an interactive gamified learning tool effectively enhances student engagement and academic performance in vocational engineering education. This study contributes novel empirical evidence supporting the integration of gamification in technical skill development, addressing a research gap in vocational ICT-based pedagogy.

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