Table 2. Means scores of student course engagement questionnaire (SCEQ)

Question Mean scores Standard deviation
Making sure to read SMCP notes on a regular basis. 3.55 .719
Putting forth effort in learning phrases in SMCP via pair work or group work. 3.70 .845
Reading about IMO SMCP (online or offline resources). 3.67 .843
Looking over SMCP notes between classes to make sure I understand the material/lesson. 3.88 .784
Being organized in my study, learning and class. 3.70 .845
Taking good notes over readings, PowerPoints, or video/live lectures. 3.55 .719
Listening/reading carefully. 3.88 .790
Finding ways to make the course material easier to be understood. 3.72 .851
Applying course material to my life. 3.72 .851
Finding ways to make the course interesting to me. 3.55 .719
Really desiring to learn the IMO SMCP. 3.88 .790
Having fun in class activities and discussions during IMO SMCP lessons. 3.88 .784
Participating actively in pair work, small-group, or group discussions (online, offline, WhatsApp etc.) on SMCP. 3.56 .729
Helping fellow students to learn SMCP better. 3.88 .790
Getting a good grade/scores (LAs, MS Forms, Kahoot! quizzes etc.) 3.72 .851
Doing well on homework, assignments, Kahoot! quizzes, MS Forms tests etc. 3.88 .790
Asking questions in both online and face-to-face classes. 3.88 .790
Show effort in memorizing SMCP (words, message markers, safety phrases etc.) 3.88 .784
Show effort in knowing other students’ progress in learning SMCP. 3.70 .856
Assessing my own learning and progress in class. 3.88 .790
SMCP, Standard Marine Communication Phrases.