Vocational School Students Research Articles

The Interest of Beauty Vocational High School Students to Study in Higher Education

This research is motivated by the number of Beauty Vocational School students in West Sumatra who have low interest in continuing their education at the Department of Make-up and Beauty at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality. It is influenced by internal factors and external factors. This study aims to 1) determine the interest of SMK Negeri Beauty students in West Sumatra to continue the Makeup and Beauty Education Study Program at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality in terms of internal factors (Attention, Feelings of Pleasure and Strength of Motives). Then in terms of external factors (teachers, parents and peers). The type of research used is quantitative research. The research subjects were STUDENTS of the Beauty Vocational High School in West Sumatra. Meanwhile, the object of the research is the factors that influence students' interest in continuing their education in the Department of Make-up and Beauty at the Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality. The sampling technique in this study is proportional random sampling. Data collection techniques using a questionnaire. The implementation of the questionnaire trial to the respondents of the trial was 217 people. The data in this study were analyzed by statistical analysis. The data in terms of internal factors were already in moderate interpretation. Then in terms of external factors, it is already in moderate interpretation.

Youth work, prosocial behaviour, and micro-foundation of working-class solidarity among vocational school students in China

ABSTRACT Despite the large number of working-class students having to work while attending schools, their work experience and the potential of class solidarity have been largely unaddressed. By bringing in a social psychological perspective, this article revives the sociological debates of working-class solidarity and challenges the defeatist view of solidarity since the neoliberal turn of the global economy. This article comprises two studies. In Study 1, a working-class solidarity measure (WCSM) was developed through interviews, followed by factor-analysis of a vocational school sample in China (n = 509). In Study 2, we validated the factor structure of the WCSM and adopted structural equation modelling to show that prosocial behaviour positively predicted solidarity among vocational school students (n = 2534). Contrary to the understanding that the working-class is divisive and fragmentary, our work shows that working-class solidarity can be built and consolidated through layers of prosocial behaviours by students with work experience.

Profil Prokrastinasi Akademik Siswa SMK Negeri di Kota Serang

This study aims to find out the general description of academic procrastination in State Vocational School students in Serang City. The type of research used was a descriptive study with a sampling technique using proportional random sampling with a total sample of 336 students in Serang City, divided into 8 schools. The measurement tool used is the academic procrastination scale which consists of aspects, namely delays in starting or completing the tasks at hand, delays in doing assignments, time gaps between plans and actual performance and carrying out other activities that are more enjoyable, which as a whole consists of 37 statement items . The data analysis technique uses a quantitative descriptive method. The results of the study showed that the level of academic procrastination in students in the high category was 3.1%, medium was 89%, and low was 7.1%. Therefore, the academic procrastination of State Vocational High School students in Serang City is in the moderate category. After analyzing the results of the research and obtaining categorization, the guidance and counseling program design was made based on the needs of the student.

The Influence of Industrial Work Practices on Student Work Readiness at Smk Negeri 1 Cilaku

Background: Internship is one of the programs implemented to connect vocational schools with the working world. Working readiness is the ability to carry out or complete in accordance with the predetermined conditions. In this case, this research was carried out to: (1) know the description of internships carried out by vocational school students; (2) know the description of the working readiness of students after participating in internship activities; and (3) know the effect of internship on working readiness of final year students in building information modelling design at SMKN 1 Cilaku.Methods: There are two variables studied in this research, including industrial work practices (X) and work readiness (Y). The research method used in this research is a quantitative method, while in order to answer the problem, the authors used a trend test and simple linear regression analysis. Furthermore, the data collection was done using questionnaires with a Likert scale.Results: Based on the findings and discussion, (1) internship outcomes have a tendency of quite decent with an average score of 79%, (2) working readiness outcomes have a tendency of quite decent with an average score of 79%, and (3) internship on working readiness have a positive and significant influence and the influence of internship on working readiness by 42%.Conclusion: It can be concluded that the implementation of industrial work practices in Cilaku State Vocational School 1 students has a tendency to be in the sufficient category, class student work readiness is in the sufficient category, and industrial work practices have a positive influence on student work readiness. In other words, students are quite ready to enter the world of work.

Technology simulation training in the production of drug tablets for pharmaceutical vocational school students in Bekasi City

One of the most dominant types of preparations used by the public is tablets. This community service and empowerment (CSE) aims to introduce and provide training on making tablets with innovative tablet printing machine technology in the pharmaceutical industry and to build partners with SMKs to provide access to education for the vocational level by science and technology while at the same time offering a scholarship program as access to continuing higher education at STIKes Mitra Keluarga for high achieving and financially disadvantaged students. This CSE method includes planning carried out by making an offer to the Pharmacy Vocational School in Bekasi City and making activity flyers to be distributed for class 12, 10, and 11. The implementation was carried out by giving pre-tests, materials, and simulation practices for making drugs with tablet printing machines at STIKES Mitra Keluarga. The evaluation stage is carried out by giving post-test questions. Data analysis in this study was carried out using descriptive and comparative tests using paired t-tests. The results of this CSE show that the value of knowledge and understanding of 35 students before being given material treatment and training was 57 and after being given treatment it was 94 with a percentage increase of 43%. Therefore, this CSE activities is able to increase the knowledge and understanding of 35 class X, XI and XII students of the Bakti Kartini Pharmacy Vocational School regarding making medicine using a tablet printing machine in a real way.

Meningkatkan Pemahaman Literasi Finansial Pada Siswa SMK Pelita Gedong Tataan

This community service activity was carried out by a Team of Lecturers and Students at the Faculty of Business at Mitra Indonesia University (UMITRA) Lampung for Students of Pelita Gedong Tataan Vocational School. This activity discusses increasing the understanding of financial literacy in Pelita Gedong Tataan Vocational School Students. This is done because financial literacy is very important to understand and apply in life, being one of the six basics of literacy. The goal is that every Pelita Gedong Tataan Vocational School student has an understanding of financial literacy that can be used not only at this time, but after they work and even have a household. The method used is socialization by providing motivation with lectures and discussions in the form of question and answer sessions. The results show that financial literacy is still a new knowledge for some students. Even though financial literacy greatly influences positive financial behavior and financial management itself. By participating in this activity, they hope to be able to increase financial literacy, and have an impact on good financial management and avoid various financial crimes.

Student Assessment of Online Learning of MKWK Indonesian Language In The New Normal Era

The purpose of this study is to describe student assessment of the implementation of this lecture. This research is descriptive research with data collection techniques through Google Forms. The respondents were IPB Vocational School students for the 2021/2022 academic year. The number of students who filled out the questionnaire was 92. As a result, in blended learning, students preferred the offline one; the obstacles faced when online are internet connections and other supporting facilities, while offline is the distance traveled; the material that should be given offline is writing and speaking, while online is PUEBI; writing material is material that is difficult to understand both online and offline; boredom in learning caused by lecturer teaching techniques; activities that are carried out when there are obstacles and boredom vary. This research aims to find the causes of students' constraints and boredom in blended learning.

Pragmatic Approach In Teaching Speaking Skills for Vocational High School Students

English proficiency is essential for international communication and is highly valued in the industrial world. However, vocational school students often struggle with their English-speaking abilities. To address this issue, a pragmatic approach to English language teaching is proposed. Pragmatics focuses on effective communication by considering cultural contexts and is believed to enhance speaking skills. The study utilizes a case study approach in two vocational schools, collecting data from students and teachers through questionnaires and interviews. The findings reveal differences in perceptions between teachers and students, highlighting the students' lack of understanding of teaching activities. The pragmatic approach is seen as a solution to improve students' speaking skills by incorporating language theories into real-life contexts. The study suggests the importance of teacher preparation, comprehensible instruction, and alignment of perceptions between teachers and students for effective teaching of speaking skills. The implementation of the pragmatic approach can be achieved by integrating comprehension of language structures and content, setting specific targets, and utilizing appropriate teaching materials.

Exploration of Talent Cultivation and Curriculum Construction for the Five Year Unified System

Introduced the design elements of a five-year consistent talent training plan for the electronics major, provided training objectives and professional abilities, constructed a curriculum system for connecting vocational and secondary schools, and demonstrated in detail the requirements for knowledge and skills points in the electrical and electronic technology course. Designed the selection principles and assessment plan for vocational and secondary school students to be promoted to vocational colleges.

Factors influencing academic optimism and its impact on academic achievement of students of agriculture vocational schools in Iran

ABSTRACT Purpose: The research aimed to investigate the factors underpinning academic optimism and its impact on the academic achievement of students in agriculture vocational schools. Methodology: It was carried out among the students of the agriculture vocational schools in Tehran province, Iran (N = 435). A sample of 158 students was taken by the stratified random sampling with proportional assignment. The measurement instrument was standard questionnaires whose validity was determined by content and construct validity. To estimate the reliability of the questionnaires, a pilot study was conducted on 30 individuals outside the sample, and Cronbach’s alpha and composite reliability were measured. Findings: The results showed that academic engagement and academic emotions had significant impacts on students’ academic optimism. The effect of academic optimism was also found to be significant on students’ academic achievement. It is concluded that academic optimism and its components, both at the personal and school level, play an essential role in students’ academic achievement. Practical implications: The Education Organization should develop plans for improving teachers’ and students’ academic optimism and enhancing their motivation for academic achievement. Theoretical implications; The study enriches the existing literature on academic achievement by emphasizing the importance of academic optimism in the process of agricultural technical and vocational education. It also highlights the potential of psychological components to motivate students’ academic optimism in the process of academic achievement. Principals and educators are suggested to develop optimistic beliefs in themselves and create an optimistic, active, and vibrant school climate, thereby providing the conditions for the growth of academic optimism among students. Originality/value: The paper provides insight for education organizations to recognize the barriers to the improvement of the students’ academic achievement in the agriculture vocational schools.

Bimbingan Teknis bagi Guru melalui Program Pencegahan Perundungan pada SMK Permata Kemiri Kabupaten Tangerang

Bullying among adolescents, especially vocational school students, still often occurs, which starts from joking and insulting each other on purpose and in the end leads to bullying. Technical guidance is intended for teachers and school elements, carried out for one day with three speakers including a psychologist. The involvement of all elements of the school in this technical assistance aims to provide understanding and education to all elements of the school, especially teachers to understand the symptoms of bullying, types, behavior, impacts, and ways to prevent bullying. The technical guidance went smoothly and ended with a discussion and questions and answers as well as group photos. This technical guidance is expected to assist teachers and all elements of the school in early detection and dealing with bullying experienced by students.

An Empirical Study on the Current Situation of Intercultural Communication Competence in English Reading Teaching in Secondary Vocational Schools

With the economic globalization, intercultural communication is becoming more and more frequent. To communicate with people of different cultural backgrounds effectively and appropriately, people need intercultural communication competence. The National Medium and Long-Term Plan for Education Reform and Development (2010-2020) points out that it is necessary “to train a large number of international talents”; English Curriculum Standards for Secondary Vocational Schools (2018) makes it clear that “one of the tasks of English course for secondary vocational school is to equip students with intercultural communication competence in daily life and professional situations”. Most studies on intercultural communication competence are aimed at college students and senior high school students, and there are few studies on secondary vocational school students. In addition, there are few empirical studies on intercultural communication competence training in English reading teaching in secondary vocational schools in China. So, it is necessary to take this as a starting point to conduct empirical study on intercultural communication competence training in secondary vocational schools. This study adopts a combination of quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods to investigate the current situation of intercultural communication competence among secondary vocational students. Questionnaires and student interviews are adopted to collect and analyze data.

Vocational School Student Entrepreneurship Strategy

This study aims to analyze the strategies used by a successful vocational high school student in entrepreneurship. This research is a qualitative type of research with phenomenological research methods. This method approach uses the development of the Post-modern Phenomenology specification paradigm. Phenomenology is presented descriptively. Phenomenological research data collection was carried out using in-depth interview techniques. The results of this study reveal the strategies used by Ayu in the form of expanding the reach of promotions, forming networks, and paying attention to sales prices.

Implementation of Biological Education Based on Local Wisdom of Dairy Cattle Breaking in the Pasuruan Puspo Area

Based on local wisdom, they held a biology class for Puspo's dairy cowsespecially for membership products based on local wisdom. This KUD is an effort to present the competitiveness of the Puspo community in the midst of changing times. From the results of interviews (documents), it appears that KUD self-help depends on the conditions of the era of intense competition, therefore not many residents do not have more modern information. This observation shows that ITSNU PASURUAN students and Puspo Vocational School students have succeeded in collaborating with KUD Sembada Puspo. This is in accordance with the concept of educational innovation which incorporates local wisdom values. especially for membership products based on local wisdom. This KUD is an effort to present the competitiveness of the Puspo community in an era that continues to develop. Puspo's local culture is preserved there. Puspo's local culture is preserved there. In addition, KUD is a cooperative that manages “Sembada Puspo” cattle. For this feed, a 1400 kg cow should eat 7.5 kg per day or 1.5 bags in 10 days.

Teaching Factory Implementation to Grow the Entrepreneurship Character of Vocational School Students

The purposes of this study are 1. To analyze the application of teaching factory (TEFA) in the mechanical engineering expertise program at SMK M Sukoharjo, 2. To analyze the reinforcing and inhibiting factors for the application of TEFA in the mechanical engineering expertise program at SMK M Sukoharjo, 3. To analyze the application of TEFA in growing entrepreneurial character of students in the mechanical engineering expertise program at SMK M Sukoharjo. The research method is qualitative descriptive research. The data collection technique used three techniques, namely structured interviews, field observations and data documentation. The informants were school principals, deputy heads of school curriculum, heads of mechanical engineering study programs, productive teachers, and students. Data validity using source triangulation by comparing different sources. Data analysis techniques using interactive data analysis which includes data collection, data reduction, data presentation, data verification, and drawing conclusions. The results of the study found were 1. Application of Teaching Factory (TEFA) in the mechanical engineering expertise program at SMK M Sukoharjo seen from the application of management functions which include planning that has been made well, the organization has been made into an organizational structure that involves all elements in the school, the implementation is in accordance with implementation standards in the industry, supervision is carried out in stages. 2. The reinforcing factors for the success of TEFA are; a. Adequate infrastructure both in terms of quantity and quality b. Qualified human resources, c. Quality products d. How to work in accordance with industry standards e. Extensive marketing mix. The inhibiting factor is a. Student motivation is still low, b. Low student morale, 3. The application of TEFA can foster the entrepreneurial character of students by involving students in TEFA activities.

PENGARUH KUALITAS PRODUK, KUALITAS LAYANAN SERTA HARGA TERHADAP LOYALITAS PELANGGAN WARMINDO PADA MAHASISWA SEKOLAH VOKASI UNIVERSITAS GADJAH MADA

"WARMINDO" food stall is one of the food businesses that is currently gaining popularity and spreading rapidly everywhere. This can be observed in various crowded locations in major cities. The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of product quality, service quality, and price on customer loyalty towards WARMINDO among Vocational School students at Gadjah Mada University. The research focuses on Vocational School students as the target population. A survey was conducted among 80 students, utilizing questionnaires, and the collected data was processed using probit and logit methods. The test results indicate that in this study, there exists a variable denoted as "Y," which represents the level of interest among Vocational School students at Gadjah Mada University (UGM) towards WARMINDO. Independent variables, including interest level, frequency of student visits to WARMINDO, food prices at WARMINDO, and the quality of service provided, have a positive influence on the loyalty of UGM students. Conversely, variables such as expenditure and satisfaction with food at WARMINDO do not significantly affect the loyalty of Vocational School students at UGM.

Analysis of Mathematics Anxiety Experienced by Students of Vocational School in Padang City and The Factors That Affect Them

Mathematics is a subject that many students fear. This fear has a negative impact, one of which is math anxiety. This study aims to describe the level of math anxiety of SMKN students in Padang and the factors that influence it. This research is a descriptive study with a total sample of 72 students at one of the State Vocational Schools in Padang City. Sampling used a purposive sampling technique, which is based on the results of recommendations, observations, and interviews from counseling teachers and Mathematics teachers at SMKN Padang. This study measures math anxiety which includes math test anxiety, numerical anxiety, and abstraction anxiety. The data collection tool used in this study was a questionnaire with a Likert scale model totaling 38 statement items with 5 alternative answers. Overall, Students' math anxiety is in the high category of 45.83%, which means that many students experience math anxiety, the average student anxiety towards mathematics is the high category which is influenced by personality, environmental and intellectual factors. Keywords:anxiety, math anxiety, vocational school students in the city of padang

Evaluation of Health Services in Vocational School Students’ Enjoying Level of Physical Activities in Terms of Various Variables

Evaluation of Health Services in Vocational School Students’ Enjoying Level of Physical Activities in Terms of Various Variables

The Mediating Roles of Future Work Self and Hope on the Association Between Perceived Social Support and Depressive Symptoms Among Chinese Vocational School Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Depressive symptoms are serious mental health problems, which are harmful for adolescents' physical and psychological development. Limited studies have focused on depressive symptoms of vocational high school students, who are more susceptible to mental health problems than high school students. Based on the main effect model of social support and self-regulation theory, the current study aims at exploring two potential mediating roles of hope and future work self on the relationship between perceived social support and depressive symptoms among vocational high school students by a cross-sectional study. A total of 521 vocational high school students aged 14-21 (M= 16.45; SD= 0.91) participated in the survey. There were 266 males (51.1%) and 255 females (48.9%). The multidimensional scale of perceived social support, the future work self scale, the children's hope scale, and the center for epidemiologic studies depression scale were applied in the study. The results revealed that: (1) perceived social support, future work self, and hope were negatively related to depressive symptoms (r = -0.25 to -0.35, p < 0.001); (2) students who perceived more social support have fewer depressive symptoms (β = -0.22, p < 0.001); (3) perceived social support predicted a more salient future work self and then was associated with higher levels of hope, which in turn, was related to lower levels of depressive symptoms (β = -0.02, and 95% CI = [-0.035, -0.005]). Perceived social support was the protective factor against vocational school students' depressive symptoms. More specifically, stronger perceived social support predicted a more salient future work self, which promoted high level of hope, and ultimately decreased vocational school students' depressive symptoms. The findings provide enlighten implications for interventions on depressive symptoms among vocational high school students.

Contribution of academic supervision to vocational students’ learning readiness

The learning process in vocational schools has different characteristics compared to that of the non-vocational. Students’ readiness is one significant variable in determining students’ learning success. Hence, identifying the antecedent of the variable is necessary. The research aimed to measure the contribution of academic supervision through teachers' professional and pedagogic competence and its impact on vocational school students’ learning readiness. The quantitative research employed ex-post facto design with partial least square equation modelling (PLS-SEM) to test the hypothesis. Non-probability sampling, particularly purposive sampling, was used to take the samples, which were 71 teachers and 96 students in three private vocational schools in Gunung Kidul Regency, Indonesia. Meanwhile, the data were analyzed using PLS-SEM because the study involved less than 100 samples. The results showed pedagogic competence contributes to learning readiness, professional competence does not contribute to learning readiness, academic supervision contributes to pedagogic competence, and academic supervision contributes to professional competence. Besides, indirect effect scores concluded two points: academic supervision through teachers’ professional competence contributes to learning readiness and academic supervision through a teacher’s professional competence does not contribute to learning readiness. The principals and teachers can use the findings to improve their performance at school and in the classroom.