Vocational School Students Research Articles

Role of Teaching Strategies in Promoting Students’ Higher Order Thinking Skills and Critical Thinking Dispositions

One of the causes of students' low higher level thinking abilities is the use of teaching strategies. This research aims to investigate the role of higher order thinking skills teaching strategies to improve students' critical thinking skills in science learning. The research design used was quasi-experimental by dividing students into three groups, namely the experimental class which received teaching strategy intervention that encouraged higher level thinking skills, while the other two groups were students majoring in science and non-science who received traditional teaching intervention. The participants involved were 300 vocational school students. The instruments used in this research are critical thinking skills assessment instruments, dispositions observation sheet of teaching strategies used by the teacher, and question sheets that reveal the teacher's perspective on higher order thinking skills. Quantitative analysis was applied to the data and included descriptive statistics and ANOVA tests and was strengthened by qualitative data analysis using analysis of interview results. Research findings show that students in the experimental group showed significant improvements in all components of critical thinking and dispositional aspects. The increase in critical thinking skills appears significant in all aspects, namely evaluative, identification and inference. Improvements in the disposition aspect can be seen in the ability to seek the truth, the ability to open one's mind, self-confidence, and maturity in facing problems. In addition, teaching designed to improve high-level thinking skills has intensity in several activities such as always presenting problems in context, open discussions, encouraging students to experiment, being inquiry-oriented, and providing many opportunities to develop critical thinking skills. This research means that students' critical thinking abilities can be improved by designing teaching that integrates several methods that encourage them to think critically. Researchers recommend the need for teacher professional development programs, especially in the use of teaching strategies that encourage higher order thinking skills in the teaching process.

Value added of teaching factory learning in services production unit to prepare graduate work readiness

Teaching Factory Learning (TEFA) is a bridge to train students' skills to have work qualifications according to industry needs. The study examined the perspectives of students on TEFA learning in service production units in vocational schools to prepare the graduate work readiness (GWR). Research informants were students of Vocational Schools in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. The research was a qualitative descriptive approach. The data collection techniques were interviews and observations. Then, the collected data were validated using source triangulation. The research showed that students' perspectives on TEFA learning provided added values in 3 domains: 1) knowledge, 2) skills, and 3) Attitudes. Moreover, TEFA learning was able to prepare students to have competencies according to the needs of performance criteria in the industrial world, increase self-confidence and learning motivation, and foster a mental attitude of independence, responsibility, and industrial work culture.

ÜNİVERSİTE ÖĞRENCİLERİNİN SAĞLIK OKURYAZARLIĞI DÜZEYLERİ VE HASTA HAKLARI İLE İLİŞKİLİ FAKTÖRLER

Objective: It is aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors in health literacy and patient rights of health vocational school students who will be health personnel in the future.
 Materials and Methods: The descriptive study was conducted between 02-28 September 2020 with the participation of 202 volunteer students using the internet survey method. A 32-item questionnaire on individuals' descriptive information, health literacy and patient rights was used.
 Results: It was observed that 72.3% of the students did not read books regularly and they preferred health workers in the first place to obtain information about health. A difference was observed between those who have health literacy knowledge and understand the information about their health (p

How to Improve the Quality and Effectiveness of Chemistry Teaching in Vocational Schools

For students in vocational schools, their performance in chemistry study in junior high school is generally not ideal, and they attach little importance to chemistry in junior high school. Even some students think that it is useless to learn chemistry and do not want to spend time on this subject. However, the current psychological pressure of vocational school students is generally large, which leads to their low enthusiasm and initiative in chemistry learning in junior high school, which seriously affects the quality and effectiveness of chemistry teaching. Therefore, the chemistry teachers in vocational schools need to improve the teaching quality through a series of effective measures, so as to enhance the students' interest in learning this subject.

Development Of Inventory Applications Via Web Media To Improve The Character Of Responsibility In Vocational School Students In The City Of Palangka Raya

Development Of Inventory Applications Via Web Media To Improve The Character Of Responsibility In Vocational School Students In The City Of Palangka Raya

The Influence of Digitalization on the Practice of Pancasila Moral Values in Private Business Vocational School Students Al-Washliyah 3 Medan

This research aims to determine whether there is an influence of digitalization on the practice of Pancasila moral values among students at the Al-washliyah 3 Medan Private Business Vocational School. Digitalization is the term for a wave of information technology which was initially based on analogue and print media to become digital based using digital technology and data. Pancasila moral values are a guideline for social life in society. In other words, Pancasila moral values are procedures for good social behavior among society. The form of this research is quantitative research and the approach method is product moment correlation, namely looking for the level of influence of digitalization on the practice of Pancasila moral values among students at Al-Washliyah 3 Medan Private Business Vocational School. The population in this study was all students in class XI of Al-washliyah 3 Medan Private Business Vocational School with a sample of 31 students. The instruments used in this research were questionnaires and interview guides as well as observation sheets only to strengthen the questionnaire data. Meanwhile, researchers sought research results by distributing questionnaires to students as respondents and a questionnaire with 20 questions on each variable. The data analysis technique in this research uses the product moment correlation formula and hypotheses using significance tests. The results of this research show that there is a strong influence between digitalization and the practice of Pancasila moral values. This can be seen by the correlation coefficient value of 0.702 when measured by the measurement results of the correlation coefficient interpretation table which states that the correlation coefficient value is included in the value of 0.60-0.799 and the relationship is stated to be strong. Next, the hypothesis was tested for variable significance with a significance ratio of 0.05.

EFFECT ICT ON E-LEARNING AND SCHOOL BRAND IMAGE

This study aims to analyze the effect of information and communication technology on e-learning and school brand image. The research method uses a quantitative approach, the sample in this study is vocational school students, the data collection method uses a questionnaire, and the data analysis method uses Structural Equotion Modeling. The results of data analysis show that e-learning is influenced by ICT and e-service quality. E-WOM and student satisfaction are influenced by e-learning, while school brand image is influenced by e-WOM and student satisfaction. This study contributes to the literature by developing a framework for responding to COVID-19.

Pengaruh Teknik Reinforcement Terhadap Perilaku Off-Task Behavior Siswa SMK Swasta Kristen BNKP Gunungsitoli

This study used a quantitative approach with quasi-experimental methods with a pre-experimental research design type one group pretest-posttest design. This study aims to determine the effect of reinforcement techniques on the of-task behavior of students of BNKP Gunungsitoli Private Vocational School. This research population is students at Christian Private Vocational School BNKP Gunungsitoli. The sample of the study was class XI-TKJ-1 whose number of students was 19 children. The average result of the pretest was 10.84, after the pretest was carried out then given treatment in the form of using reinforcenment to reduce off-task behavior, during the treatment there was a change, namely the student's off-task behavior decreased which can be seen from the posttest results where the average was 1.16. To test the significance by testing the accepted alternative hypothesis (Ha), it is known that the significance value is 0.00 < 0.05 which means that variable X influences Variable Y, it is stated that there is a change in off-task behavior before and after reinforcement techniques are given.

Philosophy of Religious Nationalist Character Education in Islamic Boarding School-Based Vocational Schools

This study aims to describe the philosophy of the religious nationalist character education program, as well as the role of schools in developing religious nationalist character e
 This study aims to describe the philosophy of the religious nationalist character education program, as well as the role of schools in developing religious nationalist character education for Dārut Tauhīd Vocational School students. The research method used is a case study. Data collection techniques in this study used observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The results of this study indicate that religious nationalist character education is implemented through basic leadership training activities, mataba (new santri ta'aruf period), Commemoration of National/Islamic Holidays, community service programs, student council elections, and cycles. The philosophical values of religious nationalist character education developed by Dārut Tauhīd Vocational School are sourced from the Koran, hadith, Daarut Tauhiid Culture, and the Merdeka Curriculum. Specifically, the religious nationalist character developed at Dārut Tauhid Vocational School is the BaKu character (Good and Strong).
 Keywords: character building; nationalist; religious
 ducation for Dārut Tauhīd Vocational School students. The research method used is a case study. Data collection techniques in this study used observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The results of this study indicate that religious nationalist character education is implemented through basic leadership training activities, mataba (new santri ta'aruf period), Commemoration of National/Islamic Holidays, community service programs, student council elections, and cycles. The philosophical values of religious nationalist character education developed by Dārut Tauhīd Vocational School are sourced from the Koran, hadith, Daarut Tauhiid Culture, and the Merdeka Curriculum. Specifically, the religious nationalist character developed at Dārut Tauhid Vocational School is the BaKu character (Good and Strong).
 Keywords: character building; nationalist; religious

Implementation of Load Balancing Per Connection Classifier on Mikrotik for Internet Services at Private Vocational Schools

The Internet network is important because now it has entered the 4.0 era, where all community activities are primarily carried out with the help of the Internet. Therefore, the internet network can also connect. One example of using the Internet is currently needed in the school environment. Teachers and students must carry out learning transformations that are usually paper-based and are presently changing through the Internet. As is the case with all teachers and students in private vocational schools. From the results of observations that have been made, not all teachers and students get good internet service. Then, when checking on the server side, it turned out that the internet network management was not following the standards in the field, so the three ISPs (internet service providers) were not being utilized optimally. One solution emerges from presenting these problems: combining and dividing the burden evenly among the three ISPs. The process of distributing the ISP load evenly is called load balancing. In this study, the load balancing method used is the Per Connection Classifier (PCC) method, which can work optimally. This study's findings indicate that the inefficiencies in internet service provision within private vocational schools are due to suboptimal internet network management practices, leading to the need for more utilization of the available internet service providers (ISPs), and proposes the implementation of load balancing as a solution

Adaptive Reasoning Characteristics of Vocational School Students in Solving Mathematic Problems

The primary objective of this study was to provide a comprehensive description of the adaptive thinking attributes exhibited by students enrolled in vocational high schools when engaged in the process of solving mathematical problems. The present study is characterised as a qualitative descriptive investigation. The research employed mathematical test questions and interview guides as the primary instruments. The data collection methods employed in this study encompass both tests and interviews. Data analysis includes the processes of data reduction, data display, and the derivation of conclusions. Checking the validity of the data was carried out by triangulating the source and the adequacy of the reference data. This research was conducted on XI-grade students of SMK X in the vocational field of Motorcycle Engineering (TSM). There are three subjects in this study, they are students who can solve the problem correctly. Based on the results of data analysis, it is concluded that adaptive reasoning characteristics of TSM students in solving math problems and making plans are using different strategies as alternative answers, in providing an allegation of problem-solving, namely by assuming an example in the form of writing and pictures to solve the problem. In the completion stage, students solve problems by linking previous knowledge. In making conclusions, TSM students are simpler and get to the heart of the problem.

Pelatihan Pembuatan Website Tanpa Coding Untuk Siswa SMK Muhammadiyah Jakarta Utara

The Web is a tool used to disseminate information available online. There are many ways to create a website. For people who are not familiar with programming, the methods for creating a website are using a content management system (CMS), writing program code using a web programming language, and using a website builder. Word press is one of the most popular CMS. This service aims to help North Jakarta Muhammadiyah Vocational School students in providing information easily and widely. One of these service activities is by providing digital information media in the form of a school website. The current condition is still a pandemic, so information dissemination is needed that is fast and easily accessible anywhere without having to come to school. An institutional and participatory approach was taken in this activity. Almost all schools have internet facilities installed and their use is still very limited. So with this service activity, we from the Muhammadiyah University of Technology Jakarta team provide a solution for schools to create their own digital media, by providing a school website. So that students get all forms of school information through this website. It is hoped that the results of this activity will provide a solution in providing digital information for schools and society in general.

Developing Instructional Media for Vocational School Students

Technology in the field of education can now be utilized with the aim of solving various existing problems, including students' learning problems at school. The aim of this research is to develop interactive learning media in network service technology subjects at Christian Vocational School 1 Tomohon as a tool in the learning process. The development method used is the Multimedia Development Life Cycle (MDLC) method. This development method consists of 6 stages, namely: (1) Concept, (2) Design, (3) Material Collecting, (4) Assembly, (5) Testing, (6) Distribution. This learning media testing includes 3 tests, namely compatibility testing by media experts, material suitability testing by material experts, and usability testing by users. Making this learning media itself uses the Adobe Animate application. From the tests that have been carried out, the results show that interactive learning media in the network service technology subject at Christian Vocational School 1 Tomohon has no problems and is suitable for use as a tool for students and teachers in the learning process.

Pembentukan Karakter Kewirausahaan Siswa SMK melalui Implementasi Manajemen Edupreneurship

Edupreneurship is an activity that emphasizes creative or innovative efforts by schools to obtain school achievements and increase income. The implementation can be through teaching factories or business centers. In Vocational High Schools combining the implementation of learning in schools with the implementation of industrial work practices in partner work institutions, synchronously and systematically, which aims to lead students to mastery of certain work skills, so that they become graduates with relevant abilities as expected. This study aims to describe and analyze in depth the management and edupreneurship programs in the formation of the entrepreneurial character of students in SMK. The method used in this research is library research using a philosophical approach. The data collection technique used is the documentation technique, namely collecting data material in the form of sources from books, articles and others related to the object of study. The results showed that edupreneurship management was carried out based on the Vocational School Edupreneurship Development Guidelines from the Ministry of National Education, through five stages, namely the preparation of organizational structures, product quality assurance, service quality assurance, marketing and marketing strategies for edupreneurship programs. Second, the edupreneurship program in forming the entrepreneurial character of students in vocational schools, through teaching factories and business centers. The teaching factory program is carried out with the 6M model. This program can foster self-confidence, task and result-oriented, risk-taking, and leadership. The business center program through business practices by observing market activities, taking an inventory of consumer needs, placing orders, selling goods by setting their own prices, can foster a significant entrepreneurial spirit, self-confidence, task and result oriented, Dare to take risks, honest and diligent. Keywords: Management, Edupreneurship, Teaching Factory, Business Center, Entrepreneurship, Vocational High School

The application of new media communication technology in vocational education teaching under the background of big data

Abstract Exploring the application of new media communication technology in vocational education teaching is better for improving the skill level of vocational school students. In this paper, starting from the KNN algorithm in the context of big data, the basic principle and process of the algorithm are explained, and the principle and model of the wolf pack optimization algorithm are introduced. The parameters of the KNN algorithm are optimized using the wolf pack search algorithm, and the definition of the objective function, initialization and solution of the optimal K value are given, which leads to the WPOA-KNN analysis model. The new media communication technology is analyzed, including teaching media, new media teaching technology and the advantages of new media communication technology applied to vocational education teaching. The WPOA-KNN analysis model was used to analyze and demonstrate the teaching of new media technology for vocational education in a higher education institution. From the satisfaction evaluation, the percentage of those who said they liked it was 76.06%, and the percentage of those who disliked it was only 9.09%. In terms of students’ learning behavior, the overall percentage of those who rated above C grade was 92.37%. This shows that using new media communication technology for vocational education teaching can enhance students’ learning enthusiasm, make them have a more exquisite technical level, and meet the diversified talent needs of employing enterprises.

Hubungan Antara Body Image dengan Penerimaan Diri pada Remaja

This study aims to determine the relationship between body image and self-acceptance in young vocational school students. This research is quantitative research. The data collection technique used is random sampling technique using a Likert scale. The results showed a correlation coefficient of 0.533 with a sign of 0.000 (p <0.005), meaning that there was a significant positive relationship between body image and self-acceptance. The analysis showed that the hypothesis was accepted, namely that there was a relationship between body image and self-acceptance in vocational youth and the direction of the relationship, namely positive, which means that the higher the body image possessed by students, the higher self-acceptance in adolescents, conversely, the lower the body image possessed by adolescents, the lower the level of self-acceptance in adolescents.

Integration Merdeka Belajar concept in development STEMC module for electrochemical and renewable energy at vocational school SMK SMTI Banda Aceh

Indonesia’s energy consumption needs to reduce its dependence on fossil energy. The Ministry of Education and Culture plays a role in developing renewable energy through vocational education by improving the quality of vocational education graduates through the Merdeka Learning curriculum. The three advantages of the Merdeka Learning curriculum are that it is simpler, in-depth, independent, relevant, and interactive. The STEM Research Center, Syiah Kuala University has initiated STEMC which can fulfill its excellence. STEMC consists of ISLE-based STEM learning activities which are one of the inquiry learning models. Electrochemistry and renewable energy educational materials have been developed using this model, to study the concepts of electric current in wires, electrolysis, and fuel cells. SMTI Banda Aceh Vocational School students are enthusiastic and happy to take part in the practicum stages. They better understand the concept of science because it combines theory and real practice. This learning module is designed with stages that help the constructivism process to increase the effectiveness of learning to be more meaningful. This module also helps students solve real-life problems by honing cognitive skills, designing experiments, utilizing technology, applying knowledge, and combining cognitive, affective, and psychomotor knowledge. As well as arousing curiosity and triggering students’ creative imagination and critical thinking.

Effectiveness Of Implementing The Industrial Work Practice Program For State Vocational School Students In DKI Jakarta Province

The objective of this research is to evaluate the program of the industrial work practice of SMKN student. The Discrepancy Evaluation Model (DEM) is used in this research supported hy data collection techniques of observation, interview, distribution of questionaires, and related document gathering. Data analysis is carried out in line with aspect to be evaluated (comprises definition, installation, process and product) and the evaluation criteria. The research's findings showed that the program had clearly enough regulation basis, prepared installation by the goverment, good process, and has the differences gap for making correction in the future.

UTAUT Model Analysis on E-Wallet Usage of Vocational School Students

The purpose of this study is to analyze the acceptance and usage of E-Wallet Dana among vocational students. The research was conducted on 140 students from the 11th and 12th grades of SMKN 1 Lamongan, majoring in Office Management and Business Services (MPLB) and Office Automation and Management (OTKP) programs. The data analysis technique used in this study was Structural Equation Modeling-Generalized Structured Component Analysis (SEM-GSCA) using the GSCA Pro application. The results of this study indicate that Performance Expectancy and Social Influence have a significant positive impact on Behavioral Intention in the acceptance and usage of E-Wallet Dana. However, Effort Expectancy and Facilitating Condition has a non-significant negative impact on Behavioral Intention in the acceptance and usage of E-Wallet Dana. Additionally, Behavioral Intention also has a non-significant negative impact on Use Behavior in the acceptance and usage of E-Wallet Dana. This study provides insights for E-Wallet developers to provide systems that meet the criteria of Performance Expectancy and Social Influence, as these factors significantly influence students' acceptance and usage of the E-Wallet application.

Analysis of Work Readiness Based on Soft Skills, Machining Knowledge, and 5S Work Culture

The aims of this study were to analyze 1) the influence of soft skills on the work readiness of students at Mechanical Engineering Vocational High Schools in the city of Palembang; 2) the effect of machining knowledge on the work readiness of students of Mechanical Engineering Vocational High Schools in the city of Palembang; 3) the effect of 5S work culture on the work readiness of students of Mechanical Engineering Vocational High Schools in Palembang city; and 4) the influence of soft skills, machining knowledge, and 5S work culture simultaneously on the work readiness of students of the Mechanical Engineering Vocational High School in the city of Palembang. The research method used is correlational research. The subjects of this research were class XII students of Mechanical Engineering Vocational Schools in Palembang City, recruited using a purposive sampling technique with the provision that students would work after graduating from Vocational High School. Thus, for a population of 360, the total sample was 187 respondents. The technique of collecting data for this research is a questionnaire and multiple-choice tests. Data analysis techniques were performed using correlational statistical analysis and regression analysis. The results of the study were the following: 1) Soft skills have a positive and significant effect on work readiness by 34.56%; 2) Machining knowledge has no effect on job readiness; 3) 5S work culture has a significant and positive effect on work readiness by 15.90%; and 4) Soft skills, machining knowledge, and 5S work culture have a positive and significant effect on work readiness by 53.5%.