Vocational literacy: A new paradigm of vocational education and training (VET) in Indonesia

Abstract

The research aims to create a vocational literacy theoretical model that can be used in vocational education in Indonesia. Vocational literacy is a development of the long-known concept of scientific literacy in the vocational school. This study uses narrative literature reviews from a variety of pre-existing scientific references. The existence of vocational literacy is important to build specificity and character in Vocational Education. The measurement of the literacy ability of vocational school students is often equated with the high school students who differ in their characteristics. The theoretical model of vocational literacy was developed to address these problems more focused and in-depth. The theoretical model of vocational literacy was developed using narrative (traditional) literature review with a grounded theory approach. The results of the study proposed a new concept of vocational literacy consisting of 4 dimensions and 16 indicators, the dimensions divided into the context of vocational, mastery of vocational knowledge, competency processes, and work attitudes which are then developed into 16 instruments, namely work preparation, response to technology, communication, and collaboration into each dimension. Furthermore, this study is also intended as a matter of consideration, basic information, and reference to the policyholders in the relevant agencies in making a decision.