This qualitative descriptive study rigorously investigates the transformative learning experiences of over 37 purposefully sampled Indonesian higher education students. Participants were third-year students (class 3C) from the Indonesian Language and Literature Education programme at Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, enrolled in a 'Drama Studies and Digital Production' course during the odd semester of the 2025/2026 academic year. The research design utilised written student reflections, generated from AI-assisted discussions on a dedicated reflection platform (briskteaching.com), as primary data instruments. These narratives provided rich, in-depth insights into learning experiences, challenges, problem-solving strategies, and recommendations following digital staging projects. Data analysis adopted a qualitative-interpretive approach, combining initial AI-powered Student Reflection Analyzer outputs (for sentiment and dominant themes) with rigorous manual thematic coding guided by established reflection theory and growth mindset concepts. This methodology aimed for an in-depth understanding of meanings, patterns, and theoretical implications, rather than statistical justification. Validity was strengthened through source triangulation, participant validation (member checking), audit trails, and peer debriefing. Grounded in constructivism, growth mindset, visible learning, and emotional intelligence theories, the study reveals a profound transformative learning journey, characterised by enhanced practical skills, strengthened teamwork, and critical awareness of logistical, technical, and managerial challenges. These obstacles catalysed significant academic, technical, and social development. Students' constructive suggestions offer valuable insights for curriculum enhancement. This research underscores the vital role of critical reflection in fostering adaptive competencies within digital arts pedagogy, providing an original perspective for holistic student development.

Authors:
Een Nurhasanah, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Indonesia
Siti Masitoh, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Indonesia
Seli Mauludani, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Indonesia
Kurnia Dewi Nurfadilah, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Indonesia
Alin Ambarwati, Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang, Indonesia

About the Presenter(s)
Siti Masitoh, currently serves as a civil servant lecturer in the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education. Specializes in the fields of linguistic and language teaching.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/siti-masitoh-7357053a1
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=-677wdoAAAAJ&hl=id

Kurnia Dewi Nurfadilah currently works as a lecturer in the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education. She specializes in literary language literacy and literacy learning.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurnia-dewi-nurfadilah-6754932a3/
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kurnia-Nurfadilah

Dr. Een Nurhasanah is lecterur of Indonesia Language and Literature Education. Research and publication related to culture, oral tradition, drama, literature and learning.

Connect on ResearchGate
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Een-Nurhasanah

Additional website of interest
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=d5lOVzoAAAAJ&hl=id

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