The Use of Role-Play Cards to Improve Hospitality Vocational School Students’ Speaking Skills in Responding Guest Complaint

The vocational high schools (SMK) in Surakarta have applied the Production-Based Education (PBE) in order to improve the student skills. On the other hand, the implementation of PBE model is needed the professional teachers who have the skill qualifications in the production and learning. This study focuses on strengthening of teacher’s behavior related to the implementation of PBE model at vocational high schools in Surakarta, especially on teacher’s Organizational Citizenship Behavior. This research conducted based on the observational research method that employed 134 teachers of SMK Warga Surakarta as respondents. The data of teachers OCB were analyzed by using the descriptive analysis. The result showed that the PBE model had strengthened the teachers OCB at SMK Warga Surakarta. The measurements of OCB level of SMK teachers had shown the high (H) level and some of the teachers’ OCB characters show very high (VH) levels such as altruism and civic virtue. OCB or “good soldier syndrome” could be manifested by the teacher’s interaction at school such as loyalty, volunteering and helping others. Therefore, teacher’s OCB behavior became important due to the organizational effectiveness at vocational high school (SMK).

Learning outcome are affected by learning model and learning motivation. This research investigated the interaction effect of the direct instruction and problem based learning model on accounting learning outcomes, especially to study the learning motivation at vocational high school trough Mind Your Own Business (MYOB) software application. This research was used the quasi-experimental method with 2x2 factorial design. 303 students of a Vocational High School in Surakarta were taken as population, while the sampling technique employed was cluster random sampling to obtained from class XI AK 1 and XI AK 2, resulted 67 students as sample. Data were collected by using a set of questionnaire on accounting learning outcomes test and learning motivation. The data of the research were analyzed by using two-way ANOVA with scheffe post-hoc test. The result showed that there was an interaction effect between the learning model and learning motivation towards accounting learning outcomes as indicated by FAB = 4.668> F0.05; 1; 63 = 3.99. Post-hoc test also showed that there was a significant affect problem based learning model with high and low learning motivation on accounting learning outcomes. Furthermore this study showed that there was significant effect low learning motivation with direct instruction and problem based learning model on accounting learning outcomes. Analyses by accounting learning outcomes showed that in the direct instruction and problem based learning with high learning motivation were not significant difference. accounting learning outcomes in the direct instruction with low learning motivation better than in problem based learning. This study imply that the Millennial nowadays are very dependent on the learning model applied by teacher, it is a must to expand the teachers ability to expand their understanding to deliver various learning model.

This development research that use ADDIE model with stages: (1) Analysis, (2) Design, (3) Development, (4) Implementation, and (5) Evaluation. The object of research was students of XII class on Vocational High Schools in Surakarta. Internal trials included validation material expert and media expert, while external trials included teachers and students responses to use module. The trials data was collected through questionnaire, observation, documentation, and interview which were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The research result: (1) The CNC learning module developed is suitable for CNC learning, students can learn independently and thoroughly, includes description and CNC learning goals, adaptived to development of science and technology, students easy to read and understand; (2) CNC learning module developed were declared very feasible by material expert feasibility percentage of 83.2% and media expert feasibility percentage of 84.04%, the teachers response to the module is 95.6% and the students response is 85.8% which module is very suitable to be used; (3) increasing of students learning outcome after using the module is 17.09% and student learning completeness reaches 100%. The conclusion of research results is module very feasible and effective to be used for CNC learning at Vocational High Schools in Surakarta.

This Community Service (PKM) activity aims to introduce interactive video-based e-learning to improve critical thinking skills in Vocational High School (SMK) students. Critical thinking skills are essential in facing the challenges of the world of work, especially for vocational school graduates. This activity was conducted online through the Zoom application, involving vocational school teachers as the main participants. The training focuses on using interactive videos as a learning medium that integrates interactive elements such as reflective questions, simulations, and problem-solving tasks to stimulate active student engagement. The evaluation was carried out through pre-test and post-test tests that showed a significant improvement in students' critical thinking skills, with an average post-test score of 80, an increase from 65 in the pre-test. In addition, a survey of teachers showed that 85% of participants benefited from using interactive videos to make learning more engaging and effective. However, some challenges related to internet infrastructure and students' technical ability to access video were identified. As a solution, materials are also provided offline. The results of this activity show that interactive video-based e-learning effectively improves the critical thinking skills of vocational school students. Hopefully, this method can be adapted more widely in the context of vocational education and contribute to developing the quality of education in Indonesia.

This study aims to analyse the influence of digital literacy and a sustainable mindset on the work readiness of vocational high school students. This study used a quantitative approach with Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) as the analytical technique. This study focuses on students of public vocational high schools in Surakarta, with a total of 306 respondents, of whom 287. Data collection was conducted using a closed questionnaire with a 1-5 Likert scale. The research instrument was adapted from previous studies, then tested for validity and reliability. The results of the hypothesis test indicate that digital literacy has a positive and significant effect on students' work readiness (t-statistic = 9.307, p = 0.000). These findings indicate that students with good digital literacy tend to feel more prepared to enter the world of work. In addition, a sustainable mindset was also found to have a positive and significant effect on the work readiness of vocational high school students (t-statistic = 7.265, p = 0.000). These findings indicate that awareness and a sustainable mindset are becoming increasingly relevant competencies in the modern workplace. These findings confirm that students' digital literacy can influence their work readiness. Not only that, but students' awareness of a sustainability mindset also influences their work-readiness. Based on these findings, vocational schools are advised to consistently focus on digital literacy through technology-based learning and to instill sustainability values through environmentally oriented school projects or activities. An introduction to sustainability values is necessary, given the increasing attention from government and industry to environmental sustainability. Keywords: digital literacy, Generation Z, sustainable mindset, vocational school, work readiness.

The aims of this study are; ( 1) Generate the required learning and entrepreneurial craft lessons vocational high schools in Surakarta; (2) Develop information systems and e-commerce technology as a learning tool craft and vocational secondary school entrepreneurship in Surakarta ; (3) Test try information system and e-commerce technology as a learning tool and entrepreneurial craft is applied in vocational high schools in Surakarta. (4) Knowing intention student after using information systems and e-commerce technology as a learning tool craft and vocational secondary school entrepreneurship in Surakarta . This study uses research and development methodology. The population of the study is teachers entrepreneurship craft and Vocational High School students in Surakarta . The data analysis technique used in th is study is Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The sampling of th is study used was the quota. To meet the assumptions of sample adequacy in SEM analysis, the sample size in this study is 125 respndens . Keywords : E - Commerce, The Craft, Entrepreneurial Learning

The purpose of this study to analyze the factors that affect achievement in state and private high school in Surakarta in the academic year 2005/2006, and measure the level of technical efficiency of high school in Surakarta in 2006. The analytical tool used are multiple linear regression and DEA. The analytical tool used ar multiple linear regression and DEA. The results showed that 70.73 percent of high school in Surakarta is efficient, and 29.27 percent, inefficient. High schools in Surakarta on average are efficient. High school achievement in Surakarta in 2006 was influenced by student-teacher ratio, the ratio of students– administrative staff, the ratio of teacher experience for 15 years, the ratio of graduate teacher education, and the average value of new students NEM (score of pure national exam). English is the dominant output variables that cause inefficiencies high school in Surakarta.

This study aims to determine the creativity students in one of the State Junior High School (JHS) in Surakarta. The method used in this research is descriptive method. The population in this study is all students of class VII and VIII SMP. The sampling technique uses stratified random sampling with the number of samples are 50 students. Creative thinking skills using written tests which developed by Dian Purnaman Sari (2017). Creative indicators consisting of fluency, flexibility, authenticity and detail. Data analysis techniques use descriptive statistics. The results showed that the level creativity of student in creative enough category, with level of fluency: 1,4, flexibility: 1, authenticity: 1,6, and detail: 1.

This research is conducted based on children with special needs in Vocational High Schools, which has no good career maturity. Moreover, there are no basic career materials for children with special needs in the Vocational High Schools in Surakarta. Therefore, this research aims to develop the teaching materials in the form of a career guidance module to improve career maturity for children with special needs in the Inclusive Vocational High Schools in Surakarta. The method used in this research is Research and Development (RnD) research. The data analysis technique used in this research is the categorization formula. The research finding showed that the developed module had been appropriately stated to be used according to the test result by both experts and practitioners' validators. Meanwhile, the effectiveness test result showed a score improvement of children with special needs compared to the previous pre-tests and post-tests.

Thesis report entitled “Application of AHP and TOPSIS Method as Decision Support System in Determining Position Promotion for Teachers of Vocational High School in Surakarta” is based on research by the author carried out located in Jl. Dr. Wahidin 33 Surakarta on 28 September 2018 – 6 Agustus 2019. The purpose of this paper is to make Application of AHP and TOPSIS Method as Decision Support System in Determining Position Promotion for Teachers of Vocational High School in Surakarta to integrate the selection of recipients in order to avoid manipulation of the data in the provision of accurate decisions. Data collection was conducted by the author uses descriptive method that includes field studies and literature. Field studies were conducted are interviews with the Vocational High School related problems. While the literature study is useful to get a theoretical basis in the form of expert opinion on matters which is the object of research. It is also used to assist writers in the execution of a research report by the author. The result of the manufacturing Application of AHP and TOPSIS Method as Decision Support System in Determining Position Promotion for Teachers of Vocational High School Surakarta consists of input data including teachers data, criteria data, the data classifications, and data input analysis. The results of position promotions for teachers on Vocational High School Surakarta was given to best alternative with score of 88.12, while on using with AHP and TOPSIS method was given to best alternative with score of 0.7238.

Impact of single classroom-based peer-led organ donation education exposure on high-school students and their families

This research aims to determine the contribution of the vocational teachers’ professional competence toward the Vocational High Schools’ performance. This research is ex-post facto. Statistically, based on the data and analysis techniques, this research is descriptive quantitative. The population was all vocational teachers at Vocational High Schools in Surakarta. The sampling used proportional random sampling technique. The data collecting used questionnaires. While the data analysis technique used regression analysis between the independent and dependent variables. The calculation process and data analysis was performed by using Microsoft Excel and SPSS 15.0 for Windows. Conclusions of this study are: the level of the vocational high schools’ performance is 74.29%, it’s included in the high category; the vocational teachers’ professional competence level is 77.39%, it’s included in the high category; there is a positive contribution of the vocational teachers’ professional competence toward the schools’ performance with a correlation coefficient of 0.827, and the contribution was 68.50 % with the regression equation Y = 79.803 + 0.497 X. Index Terms vocational teachers, professional competence, schools’ performance, national education standards

<p>This article describes an action research held at seventh grade students of a junior high school in Surakarta on the implementation of reflective practice through students’ dialogue video recording to improve students’ speaking skill. The research data are collected through observation, interview, questionnaire and speaking tests. The data are then analysed through the procedure of assembling, coding, comparing, building interpretations, and reporting the outcomes. The research findings point out that reflective practice through students’ dialogue video recording improves students’ speaking skill which including: 1) the students developed their vocabularies; 2) most of the students could pronounce in acceptable pronunciation; 3) many students could speak fluently without too many pauses or repetition; 4) students could correctly use the grammar and they could recognize the wrong and correct the grammar that had been taught. Besides, the students’ mean score also improves from 34 in pre-test, 45 in test 1 and 64.5 in post-test.</p>

This classroom action research aims to improve the English speaking skills of 11th grade students at SMA Negeri 1 Paiton through the use of English songs as an authentic learning medium. The research was conducted in two cycles using the Kemmis and McTaggart model, which includes the stages of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection. Data were collected through speaking tests, observation sheets, and documentation, then analyzed descriptively, quantitatively, and qualitatively. The results showed a significant improvement in students' speaking skills, as indicated by an increase in the average score from 65.6 on the pre-test to 82.2 on the post-test, as well as an increase in the learning completeness rate from 29.4% to 88.2%. The aspects of fluency, pronunciation, and vocabulary experienced the highest improvement. In addition, students showed greater confidence and more active participation through shadowing and lyric discussion activities. Thus, the use of English songs proved to be an effective learning medium for improving the speaking skills of high school students.Keywords: speaking ability, music literacy, English songs, classroom action research.

Improving Student Speaking Skill Throught Collaborative Learning Strategy At Smpit Ummi Abiyyi Serang Baru Thesis. Bekasi : Panca Sakti University Bekasi (2024). This study aims to improve the speaking skills of seventh-grade students at SMP IT Ummi Abbiyi Serang Baru through a collaborative learning method using the Team-Game-Tournament (TGT) technique. The research employed Classroom Action Research (CAR) with two cycles, each consisting of planning, action, observation, and reflection stages. Data were collected through speaking tests, observations, and interviews to assess the accuracy, fluency, and comprehensibility of students' English-speaking abilities. The results indicated a significant improvement in students' speaking skills from the first to the second cycle, with increased active participation and an average score rise from 60% to 74%. Although some students still struggled with fluency and accuracy, most showed progress in understanding the material and speaking with greater confidence. The TGT technique in collaborative learning proved effective in enhancing students' speaking skills, particularly in teamwork, confidence, and comprehension of the material.