Developing The Competencies of Prospective Vocational Teachers Through The Implementation of Trans-National Teacher Education Program Model

Abstract

The rapid development of Vocational Schools)) in Indonesia influence the role and readiness of Educational Institution of Educational Personnel (Lembaga Pendidikan Tenaga Kependidikan (LPTK)), especially Technology and Vocational Education (Pendidikan Teknologi dan Kejuruan (PTK)), as a producer of prospective professional vocational teachers. LPTK- PTK needs to developed a Teacher Education Program Model that meets the regulatory demands related to vocational teacher education program. A vocational teacher education program model that can meet the expectation is through Trans-National Teacher Education (Pendidikan Guru Trans-Nasional (PGTN)) program. Long-term goal of this research is to develop prospective vocational teachers' competencies through the implementation of of Trans- National Teacher Education program model. The targets that are expected to be achieved in the first year research is emphasizing the development of the implementation of PGTN model. The approach of this study is research and development, conducted in two steps. The result of the first step is PGTN program model, which include: students' recruitment system; Studying pattern; and Studying process. Students' recruitment applies cooperations, in order to accommodate the needs on the field. Studying pattern applies sandwich system between campus and home regions. Studying process applies terminal through the implementation of full days SKS system.