Integrating Scaffolding Strategies with Environmental Monitoring Systems to Enhance Learning and Practical Skills in Agricultural Education

Abstract

Scaffolding supports students by guiding them step-by-step toward mastering complex concepts. In agricultural education, students often struggle with abstract topics like humidity or soil composition due to limited real-world context. To address this, we introduce a field environment digest system that connects theoretical knowledge with field data. This study proposes a teaching approach combining scaffolding strategies and the digest system to enhance agricultural learning. A quasi- experimental design is applied in a high school setting. The experimental group uses the combined approach, while the control group follows traditional methods. We collect data through questionnaires measuring students’ learning interest, confidence, and skilldevelopment. Results show that the experimental group scoressignificantlyhigher on post-tests. Students also report greater motivation and confidence in understanding agricultural topics. The findings suggest that integrating scaffolding with real-world systems improves both academic performance and engagement.