Dedicated learning modules to inform K-12 students about academic integrity

Bibliographic Data

ID22436639
AuthorsMewati Ayub (0000-0003-2584-4317, Maranatha Christian University, corresponding author), Oscar Karnalim (0000-0003-4930-6249, Maranatha Christian University), Irya Wisnubhadra (Atma Jaya University Yogyakarta)
Year2026
Volume5
Issue1
Publication date2026-02-21
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueDiscover Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2731-5525 • E-ISSN: 2731-5525
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1007/s44217-026-01283-6
OpenAlexW7130819269
LanguageEN
References cited48

While academic integrity is heavily discussed in higher education, it is less prioritised in K-12 education, especially in developing countries. The issue exacerbates with the fact that delivering such information should be engaging and relevant to K-12 students. The study presents dedicated learning modules about academic integrity. There are six modules discussing academic integrity breaches: plagiarism, collusion, contract cheating, exam cheating, research cheating, and misuses of Artificial Intelligence. Each module consists of one animation video (describing a case study of a given academic integrity breach) and a multiple-choice assessment. The videos are crafted based on 31 K-12 teachers’ feedback and their clarity has been verified by 402 students. The modules have two variations. The first is dedicated to primary school students while the second is dedicated to high school students. The modules have been evaluated on 1181 students from 10 schools via pre-test and post-test. We found that our learning modules have a positive impact on the students, junior high school ones in particular.

Academic Dishonesty · Academic integrity · CLARITY · Data integrity · Higher education · Learning development · Academic integrity and plagiarism · Corporate Governance and Financial Management · E-Learning and COVID-19

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