Vocational High School Research Articles

Promoting Islamic Value for Green Skill Development in Islamic Vocational High School

Air pollution is a critical issue in Indonesia in 2023, prompting the need to enhance green skills within Vocational High Schools to support a sustainable green economy. The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of Islamic values on the development of green skills among students. Utilizing quantitative methods, data were collected through online questionnaires distributed to 562 twelfth-grade students at the Islamic Foundation Vocational School in Bogor Regency. The results revealed that Islamic values, particularly beliefs and attitudes towards the environment, significantly impacted the acquisition of green skills. Further analysis identified that Islamic values as a source of inspiration and serenity, along with teachings on tree planting and zero-waste practices, had a partially significant effect. The study concludes that incorporating Islamic religious education into the vocational school curriculum is crucial. These findings offer valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and practitioners, providing a basis for integrating Islamic values into vocational education to enhance green skill development among students.

Classification of Productive Subject Value with Vector Machine Support Method

This research aims to determine student competency obtained from productive subjects, one of the subjects that has an important role in measuring student quality. With the development of technology, student evaluations of productive subject grades can use data mining methods, one of which uses the Support Vector Machine approach. This method aims to build a classification of students' productive subject scores by identifying the variables that influence them. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the value of productive subjects at Public Vocation High School 1 Pasuruan can be predicted and evaluated using data mining techniques that utilize the Support Vector Machine algorithm. It aims to predict student grades in productive subjects by utilizing a logistic regression algorithm. The classification results illustrate that student grades in productive subjects are influenced by learning media variables, teacher teaching quality, classroom/laboratory facilities, interest, and motivation to learn. Apart from that, the Support Vector Machine algorithm has an accuracy value of 64.5001, precision of 56.0279, recall = 86.9952, and F1-Score = 67.882.

Implementasi Teknologi Artifical Intelligence (AI) sebagai Penunjang Pembelajaran Siswa di SMK Nusatama Kota Padang

Community Service (PKM) is one of the tasks of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education which must be fulfilled by lecturers. The PKM activities carried out had the theme Implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology as a Support for Student Learning. The partner collaborating on this PKM activity is Nusatama Vocational School, Padang City. Initial observations found that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology was still very lacking. The aim of PKM activities is to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to vocational high school students. It is hoped that this PKM activity can increase students' knowledge about Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, and can raise children's motivation in learning, produce positive attitudes, as well as a strong commitment to learning and a good attitude towards teachers. This service uses presentations and simulations of the introduction and implications of learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for students. Analysis, education and education methods are used in this service by the service implementation team. This PKM activity resulted in an increase in students' knowledge about Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology and its application as a support for student learning.

Analisis Kemampuan Guru dalam Menangani Masalah dalam Belajar Mengajar di SMK Swasta Bandung Percut Sei Tuan

Although it is hoped that school children are able to deal with learning situations well, in reality students often experience obstacles in the teaching and learning process, which shows a gap between expectations and educational reality. This research focuses on a teacher from the Bandung Percut Sei Tuan Private Vocational High School (SMK). The aim of this research is to identify and understand the problems faced by teachers in teaching and the approaches used to overcome these obstacles through in-depth and open interviews. Interviews were conducted in the teacher's work space, with the aim of creating an environment that supports and encourages teachers to share experiences and their thoughts openly. The interview guide consisted of five questions designed to explore the main challenges in teaching, conflict resolution strategies, and the teacher's ways of dealing with students' low interest or difficulty in following lessons. The teacher identified major challenges such as lazy attitude towards studying, tendency to sleep, and high interest in playing among students. In facing this challenge, teachers adopt a flexible approach by providing short breaks between intensive learning sessions to maintain students' energy and focus. In terms of conflict resolution, teachers emphasize the importance of patience and self-control, as well as providing positive reinforcement for desired behavior. Teachers also emphasize the need to treat students with compassion and emotional attention, seeing them as biological children who must be cared for and guided with care. In addition, teachers realize the importance of collaborating with parents to support students' holistic development. The research results show that the main challenges faced by teachers in teaching at the Bandung Percut Sei Tuan Private Vocational School can be overcome through a flexible approach, positive reinforcement, and deep emotional attention. This approach is believed to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment, which in turn can improve students' emotional well-being and academic achievement. This research provides important insights for educators in developing effective strategies to overcome obstacles in the teaching and learning process

Classroom Management in Industrial Settings and Industry-World of Work (IDUKA) in Enhancing Student Competence

This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method with techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that: 1) planning aspects have been carried out according to the conditions and abilities of the vocational school concerned, 2) programs in the implementation of cooperation have entered the criteria, 3) Expertise Competency Test (UKK) as a way of evaluation, students pass get skill competency certificate, and deserves to be distributed to work at IDUKA through the Vocational Special Job Exchange, 4) The problems faced are the unpreparedness of students to enter IDUKA, lack of student competence in productive fields, not seriousness of IDUKA, lack of funds for learning quality improvement programs, facilities and infrastructure that is not in accordance with IDUKA, as well as fees for guest teachers. Efforts made to deal with the problem are increasing teacher competence, mutually beneficial cooperation, building trust with IDUKA, and seeking donors from IDUKA. The conclusion of this study is that the management of industrial class SMK and IDUKA in improving student competence has been carried out in accordance with the provisions of standard operating procedures for industrial class management, in its implementation, it is very supportive of increasing student competence, although it is still not optimal due to limited support resources, both human resources and other resources. The need to build and improve collaboration with IDUKA is an absolute necessity for vocational high schools in improving student competence.

USING TEACHER-MADE AUTHENTIC MATERIALS FOR EFL VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ CAREER-RELATED VOCABULARY LEARNING

Although using authentic materials has advantages and disadvantages, it is evident that they bring many benefits to EFL learners, especially in terms of developing communication skills and cultural understanding. Moreover, they offer an opportunity to learn how English is used in real-life situations. This study adopts accidental ethnography as the research methodology. It illustrates, through content and language integrated learning (CLIL), how authentic materials are effective and useful to EFL learners in a specialised vocational high school. The findings indicated that the participants genuinely learned English and acquired career-related vocabulary that would be beneficial to their prospects, hence lending credence to the potential of authentic materials.

ANALYSIS OF AUTODESK INVENTOR E-MODULE IMPLEMENTATION IN ENGINEERING DRAWING SUBJECT (CASE STUDY AT SMKS ALKHAIRAAT BAHODOPI VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL MOROWALI)

Learning media is very necessary in the learning process in vocational high schools. The development and use of e-modules is one effort to increase students' understanding of lessons. This research used experimental methods and was conducted at Alkhairaat Bahodopi Vocational High School in the 2023/2024 academic year. The sample selection was class XI TP 1 with 10 students as the control class and class XI TP 2 with 10 students as the experimental class. The design of this research is Pretest-Posttest Control Group Design. The research instrument is student learning outcomes. Hypothesis testing uses the paired sample t-test. The analysis was carried out descriptively. The research results show that the use of E-Modules affects increasing student learning achievement compared to learning without E-Modules. This is proven by the sig value < 0.001 for both knowledge and skills values in the experimental class, which shows that the sig value is smaller than α = 0.05, so H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. The implementation of learning with Autodesk Inventor e-modules in class XI TP 2 made a positive contribution in improving students' academic achievement, especially when compared to the usual learning in the classroom.

Post-compulsory schooling of youth in Turkey: a case of pro-cyclical enrollment

PurposeThis study investigates the effect of business cycles on school enrollment in Turkey. During recessions, school enrollment might increase as opportunity cost of schooling declines, yet it might also decrease because of reduced income households have for education. Which effect dominates depends on the context. We empirically explore this in a context displaying canonical features of developing countries.Design/methodology/approachUsing the Turkish Household Labor Force Survey data for a period covering the Great Recession, we estimate the effect of unemployment rate separately for enrollments in general and vocational high schools and in undergraduate programs. To understand the cyclicality, we use a probit model with the regional and time variations in unemployment rates. We also build a simple theoretical model of work-schooling choice to interpret the findings.FindingsWe find that the likelihood of enrolling in general high schools and undergraduate programs declines with higher adult unemployment rates, but the likelihood of enrollment in vocational high schools increases. Confronting these empirical findings with the theoretical model suggests that the major factor in enrollment cyclicality in Turkey is how parental resources allocated to education change during recessions by schooling type.Originality/valueOur finding of pro-cyclical enrollment in academically oriented programs is in contrast with counter-cyclicality documented for similar programs in developed countries, which highlights the importance of income related factors in developing-country contexts. Our heterogeneous findings for general and vocational high schools are also novel.

Study of The Concept of Vocational Guidance and Counseling in Vocational Schools

The concept of vocational guidance and counseling in vocational high schools (SMK) plays a crucial role in shaping the future of students. A recent study conducted at SMKS Teknologi YPL Lirik aimed to explore the general overview of guidance and counseling implementation, the steps taken by school principals and teachers, and the challenges faced in this aspect. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the researchers directly collected data through interviews, documentation, and involving key stakeholders such as the school principal, vice principal of student affairs, subject teachers, class advisors, guidance counselors, and students. The gathered data was then analyzed through a process of reduction and interpreted qualitatively to draw conclusions. According to the interviews conducted with school officials, it was revealed that the current guidance and counseling practices at SMKS Teknologi YPL Lirik are inadequate. This is evident from the students' behavior, which tends to be naughty or undisciplined due to family or community environmental factors. To achieve holistic character education through guidance and counseling, the school must establish good cooperation with parents, maintain direct communication with them in case of any issues at school, and find solutions collaboratively to foster positive character growth in both the family and school environments. In conclusion, the study emphasizes the importance of enhancing guidance and counseling practices in vocational high schools to better support students in their personal and academic development. By addressing challenges and strengthening collaboration between school stakeholders, SMKS Teknologi YPL Lirik can create a more conducive environment for students to thrive and succeed in their vocational endeavors.

Enhancing EFL Students’ Writing Skills Through Blogging in Indonesian Vocational High School

This study examines the effectiveness of Web Blog (WB) practices in enhancing the foreign language (FL) writing skills of vocational high school students in Indonesia. Digital learning, especially web-learning based blog (WB) has been proven advantageous to enhance the second and foreign language skills of Senior High school and university students in Indonesia. However, little research to date has explored whether Web Blog practices are fruitful for vocational high school learners in foreign language (FL) contexts, a population characterized by low competence levels, naughty adolescents, and few opportunities to engage with the FL. This study involved a tenth-grade class (N=18) who participated in a pre-test, received WB-based instruction, and then completed a post-test. The findings revealed significant improvements in students’ writing, as evidenced by higher post-test scores in unity, completeness, coherence, and spatial order. The implications of these results suggest that incorporating WB into FL instruction can effectively enhance the writing skills of vocational high school students, providing them with greater opportunity for peer collaboration and teacher-led conferences.

PENGARUH KETERLIBATAN PADA BUSINESS CENTER,PENDIDIKAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN, DAN PRAKTIK KERJA INDUSTRI TERHADAP MINAT BERWIRAUSAHA SISWA SMK

Abstract: This observe objectives to decide the impact of involvement in a business center, entrepreneurship education, and business work practices on students' hobby in entrepreneurship. The approach on this take a look at is descriptive quantitative with statistics evaluation the use of multiple linear regression evaluation. the whole population on this observe become 104 elegance XII college students of the net business and marketing branch Vocational High School 1 Turen. The pattern on this have a look at amounted to eighty three college students. The sampling approach uses a proportional random sampling technique through taking random samples from all individuals of the populace. contraptions in the form of questionnaires, statement, and documentation. The results of this study prove that partially involvement in the business center has a positive and significant effect on students' interest in entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship education does not have a positive and significant effect on students' interest in entrepreneurship, and industrial work practices have a positive and significant effect on students' interest in entrepreneurship.

Optimalisasi Fasilitas Pendidikan di Provinsi Lampung (Studi Kasus Komparasi Sekolah SMA Swasta dan Negeri)

SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Metro and MAN 1 East Lampung have the same problem, namely the lack of adequate facilities hinders learning activities so that the learning process becomes less conducive. This study aims to find out how the facilities and infrastructure in private and public schools are. This research is a type of field research with a qualitative approach. Data collection methods used are interviews, observation and documentation. The results of this study are that the two schools studied have similarities and differences that occur. In general, the physical form of school buildings has many similarities, for example classrooms, mosque buildings, toilets, sports fields, art rooms, laboratory rooms, computer rooms, library rooms, UKS rooms, OSIS/extracurricular activity rooms, school canteens, and etc. On the other hand, the differences found in the two schools can be seen in terms of maintenance and cleanliness. Keywords: Educational facilities, Comparison of Schools, State Aliyah Madrasah, Vocational High School.

THE EFFECT OF COOPERATIVE TEACHING METHOD USED IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS LESSONS ON INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY AND LEADERSHIP

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of the collaborative teaching method used in physical education and sports lessons on the development of students' leadership characteristics and individual responsibility values. In the research, a quasi-experimental model with a pre-test/post-test control group was used. The sample of the study consists of a control group of 30 participats and an experimental group of 28 participats studying at Altay Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Izmir province. Youth Leadership Characteristics Scale and Individual Responsibility Scale were applied to the participants as pre-test and post-test, respectively. Physical education and sports lessons for 8 weeks were taught by collaborative teaching method in the experimental group and according to the normal curriculum in the control group. Data were analyzed with the SPSS software. As a result of the analyzes, it was found that the score of all participants from the individual responsibility scale increased, but this increase did not make a significant difference between the groups.

The Influence of Using Online Learning Media on Learning Outcomes of Simulation and Digital Communication for Vocational High School Students

Study This aim is to know the influence use media online learning Edmodo on simulation learning outcomes and digital communication class X student at SMK Negeri 1 Kakas. The population in this study were all students Class X of SMK Negeri 1 Kakas has 92 students. The sample in this research is class X TKJ with 20 students as the experimental class, and class X TKR amount 20 students as the class control. Study This uses an experimental method study Pre-Test, Post-test research type Control Group Design. Method analysis data use test normality Liliefors obtained Fcount = 0.137 And Ftable = 0.19 with level significant 0.05, showing data distribute normal, test Homogeneity use F-test showing sample Which researched obtained Fcount = 1.55 And Ftable = 2.17 based on criteria testing Fcount < Ftable so class experiment And class control Variance Which The same or Homogeneous And test hypothesis use T-test obtained Tcount = 7.13 and Ttable = 2.20 based on the test criteria tcount > ttable shows that the experimental class learning outcomes are greater than the classroom learning outcomes control. Thus it can be concluded that there is an influence of the use of online learning media Edmodo on simulation and communication learning outcomes.

Community Service Vocational School Management at State I Vocational School Tomohon, Tomohon City

This research aims to analyze and develop the management of Vocational High Schools (SMK) through the Community Service program at SMK Negeri 1 Tomohon, Tomohon City. The research method used is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques in the form of observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. This research is motivated by the important role of vocational schools in preparing skilled workers who are ready to compete in the industrial world. SMK Negeri 1 Tomohon was chosen as the research object because it has unique potential and challenges in implementing effective school management. The research results show that good school management requires collaboration between schools, industry, and society. The aspects analyzed include competency-based curriculum, learning facilities, and the involvement of parents and the community in supporting educational activities. This research found that several areas require improvement, including improving facilities and infrastructure, developing a curriculum that is more relevant to industry needs, and increasing teacher capacity through continuous training. Based on these findings, this research recommends several strategies to improve the management of SMK Negeri 1 Tomohon, namely: (1) increasing collaboration with local industry to provide relevant facilities and training programs, (2) developing community service programs that involve students in projects real, and (3) strengthening the evaluation and monitoring system to ensure sustainable education quality. It is hoped that this research can make a real contribution to the development of vocational school management in Indonesia, especially in the context of community service, as well as encourage the active involvement of all stakeholders in improving the quality of vocational education.

The Effectiveness of Character Education Based on Religion and Culture: Case Study in Vocational High Schools

The study of Aqidah has been found to be of great importance in the education of students. The scope of Aqidah that allows students to form noble morals will result in them becoming qualified humans in all aspects of life. From the perspective of Aqidah, which plays a role in the formation of human morals, it can be said that humans can avoid despicable morals as a manifestation of the teachings of Islamic Aqidah. The morals derived from the Qur'an and hadith serve as the foundation for the development of spiritual values, which in turn produce quality generations. Aqidah and morals are inextricably linked; noble morals serve as a reflection of a person's personality and can elevate one's status. Moral education can be considered a form of moral education within the context of Islamic education. The objective of this study is to examine the learning of moral creed among students at XYZ School, and to assess the efficacy of this learning in fostering the formation of religious character. The study employs a multi-methodological approach, including observational techniques, in-depth interviews, and the analysis of documentary materials. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of moral creed learning at XYZ School has a significant impact on fostering the realization of student morals. The cultivation of character education is a value that should be embraced as a foundation of nationhood, as it serves as a cornerstone for Indonesian children to cultivate the requisite qualities to thrive as citizens of a nation, in alignment with the character values that are reflective of the nation's cultural heritage.. It is a highly effective approach that enables students to learn how to have morals towards themselves, to parents, to fellow friends, and to the wider community, which can be applied in everyday life.

Character Education in Social Science Lessons at State Vocational High School 1 Seputih Agung Lampung Tengah

Character Education in Social Science Lessons at State Vocational High School 1 Seputih Agung Lampung Tengah

Undesirable Difficulty of Interleaved Practice: The Importance of Initial Blocked Practice for Declarative Knowledge Development in Low‐Achieving Adolescents

AbstractThis study explored the effects of practice schedule on the processing of new second language (L2) vocabulary and resulting knowledge. Participants were 107 low‐achieving adolescents attending a vocational high school in Korea. They were randomly assigned to one of three practice groups and completed a L2 English–L1 Korean paired‐associates learning task. The blocking group practiced one word at a time before switching to different words (e.g., A/A/A/B/B/B/C/C/C); the interleaving group practiced multiple words in sequence (e.g., A/B/C/A/B/C/A/B/C); and the hybrid group had both blocked and interleaved practice. Results revealed that (a) interleaved practice alone posed undesirable difficulty for low achievers, (b) blocked practice in the early learning phase facilitated the development of new declarative knowledge, and (c) hybrid practice produced more robust long‐term retention than blocking and interleaving. The findings are discussed in relation to real‐time processing accuracy, reaction time, coefficient of variation, and meaning recognition test outcomes. Additionally, I explore possible applications of these findings in developing optimal algorithm‐based software for vocabulary learning.

Faktor-Faktor Keterlaksanaan Merdeka Belajar Pada Program Studi TKR SMK N di Blitar

The implementation of Merdeka Belajar (MB) brings fundamental changes to Vocational High Schools (VHS). The MB curriculum that is implemented needs to be approached with a deep understanding of the concepts and processes. Thus, many factors influence its implementation. This research aims to analyze the factors in implementing independent learning in vocational schools. This research uses a qualitative approach with a multi-case study at two Public Vocational High Schools (PVHS) in Blitar through in-depth interviews supported by observation and documentation. The research results show that the independent curriculum implemented in PVHS has obstacles in the form of teacher misconceptions and difficulties in synchronizing the curriculum in Light Vehicle Engineering (LVE) with industry. The learning model used in LVE subjects to train students to work independently is PjBL. Meanwhile, guest teachers from industries are invited to provide training and insight to teachers and students. Furthermore, internships are carried out in LVE workshops and industry. Meanwhile, student competency tests are carried out involving the career center and school certification. LVE learning technology updates and graduate absorption also influence this. In conclusion, the implementation of the MB curriculum at VHS is determined by teacher awareness and leadership strategy choices.

Paradigmatic-Syntagmatic Structure Relation in the Narrative of Animated Music Video “Sabda Alam” as a Campaign Design for Endemic Birds in Indonesia

There are many media campaign models, one of which is an animated music video. In 2021, an animated music video entitled “Sabda Alam” by students of SMK Raden Umar Said (RUS) Kudus won appreciation from national and international filmmakers at the Balinale International Film Festival 2021. As an audio visual-based campaign design, “Sabda Alam” has become one of the creative economic product models produced by vocational high school students. This video presents a narrative about the life of endemic birds in Indonesia that are threatened with extinction. The urgency of the issue of endangered species underlies the importance of this study to analyze the structure of visual narratives in animated music video designs that is able to carry campaign messages in ways that attract attention. This research uses a combination method, namely qualitative and quantitative analysis using a paradigmatic and syntagmatic structural approach in semiotic theory. Qualitatively, examines the visual narrative of animated music videos based on three storyline structures, namely the beginning, middle, and ending storyline. In each part of the storyline, analysis refers to the visualization of visual signs of the subject, event, and setting in the scene. While quantitatively, this study formulates the audience's level of understanding of the campaign message in the animated music video. The results of the analysis of the structure of the visual narrative show that there are paradigmatic associations from the scenes that link the existence of interest as a message clue. While syntagmatically, analysis refers to the existence of a function in the scene about something. The two are interrelated to produce a campaign message about the importance of protecting endemic birds in Indonesia. This study can be an academic reference, both in vocational high schools and universities, in developing inspiring campaign media designs in the creative industry.