Understanding Gender Approach to Educational Achievement: Perceptions of Outstanding Female Students of University in Aceh, Indonesia

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Bahrun Bahrun
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8030-1553
Sanusi Sanusi
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3246-9906
Taat Kurnita Yeniningsih
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1777-059X
Abu Bakar
Amiruddin Hasan

Abstract

There is a known gender gap in higher education where female students have different learning outcomes at school and university levels. This study explores the perspective of a gender model approach to educational achievement in terms of the thoughts of outstanding students in several universities in Aceh Province. Through data analysis of the interview data of 400 exceptional participants to hear their perceptions about their learning progress. Gender differences in educational outcomes are related to gender differences in non-cognitive traits of education, such as behavior, interests, motivation, personalization, consistency, and external support; However, causal interpretation of the interview evidence and literature review has concluded our research by determining which factors are most decisive for female student achievement as a gender approach model. Thought in solving policy approaches can help close this gender gap, and this finding shows how gender-based policies can close it. The results of this study are expected to be a meaningful input for developing studies for researchers, academic discussion, and policy-making to support female students' academic achievement in higher education institutions. The achievements obtained will be a model for women to increase their capacity as social workers.

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