Vocational High School Students Research Articles

Resilience in 3rd grade Muhammadiyah Vocational High School students: The impact of achievement emotions

Third-year students at Vocational High School must meet many academic demands towards the end of their study period. These include fieldwork practices, report writing, attending sessions, taking tests, and preparing for exams and higher education. Such demands can affect their emotions and resilience, leading to a study being conducted to assess the impact of achievement emotions on their resilience. The research method employed in this study was quantitative, using a simple linear regression analysis technique. The research sample consisted of 183 third-grade students from SMK Muhammadiyah in Bandung, selected using a cluster random sampling technique. The study utilized two measuring tools: the achievement emotions scale and the resilience scale. The data collection method was a questionnaire, which was conducted both online and offline (paper-based). The results indicated that positive and negative emotions simultaneously influence the resilience of grade 3 vocational school students. Positive emotions play a significant positive role in increasing resilience, while negative emotions can reduce it. Educators and parents can focus on nurturing positive emotions in their students to create a positive learning environment. Cognitive restructuring may be the intervention strategy to change students' appraisal of learning situations so that they evoke enjoyment and relief and then eliminate boredom, making students more resilient.

Career maturity and career adaptability among vocational high school students: a moderated mediation model of future time perspective and future work self

Career maturity and career adaptability among vocational high school students: a moderated mediation model of future time perspective and future work self

Empowering Charactered Education: The Impact of Educational Management on Islamic Guidance and Counseling for Vocational High School Students

This research aims to analyse the role of educational management in field of Islamic guidance and counselling in creating character education for students at SMKN 1 Praya. The subjects in this study were school principals, educators, and education staff. While the object used is several students. The approach is qualitative, using a qualitative design and data collection methods including documentation, interviews, and observation. The steps of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion-drawing were all included in the interactive model developed by Miles, Huberman, and Saldana for the analysis of the data. The findings indicate that the planning for guidance and counseling services is spot on, that the implementation of the services is carried out by guidance and counseling teachers in accordance with the plan because they are aware of their responsibilities, and that the implementation of the services is program-based. However, certain programs cannot be carried out effectively. It is not ideal for the principals to oversee the guidance and counseling services program. Since character education is not offered in every subject at every educational institution, this study differs from earlier studies in the field. The study's findings can serve as a guide for character development in all educational settings, particularly when it comes to practically integrating character education into all subjects and extracurricular activities

Religious Moderation: The Effect of Understanding Religious Moderation On Tolerance Perceptions and Behaviors In Vocational High School Students

Religious Moderation: The Effect of Understanding Religious Moderation On Tolerance Perceptions and Behaviors In Vocational High School Students

Factors That Influence the Work Readiness of Agricultural Vocational High School Students to Work in the Agricultural Sector

Objective: This study aims to identify factors that influence the work readiness of Agricultural Vocational High School students to work in the agricultural sector. Theoretical Framework: This study explores the influence of variables of learning motivation, job information, career expectations, industrial world practices, family support, self-competence, and spiritual intelligence on the work readiness of students of Agricultural Vocational High Schools. Method: This study is a quantitative study using a questionnaire to collect data from 132 student tourists. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. Results and Discussion: The results of the study showed that the variables of learning motivation, job information, career expectations, industrial world practices, family support, self-competence, and spiritual intelligence had a significant influence on the readiness of Agricultural Vocational School students to work in the agricultural sector both simultaneously and partially. Research Implications: The results of the study revealed the influence of 7 variables that together affect work readiness. By knowing the influence of these 7 variables, Agricultural Vocational High Schools can apply the seven variables to improve their students' work readiness. Originality/Value: This study includes the spiritual intelligence variable as one of the variables that influences the work readiness of students at Agricultural Vocational High Schools, where this spiritual intelligence variable has not been studied.

Hubungan Dukungan Teman Sebaya dan Kelekatan Orang Tua Terhadap Kecerdasan Emosional pada Siswa Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK)

The objective of this research is to determine the relationship between peer support and parental attachment with emotional intelligence in Vocational High School (SMK) students. The variables used in this study are peer support and parental attachment as independent variables (X) and Emotional Intelligence as the dependent variable (Y). The researcher employed a quantitative correlational approach with a sample of 247 students using proportionate stratified random sampling. The research instruments utilized adapted scales for emotional intelligence, peer support, and parental attachment. The emotional intelligence scale was adapted from the Assessing Emotional Scale (AES) with a Cronbach’s Alpha reliability of 0.960, the peer support scale was adapted from the Peer Support Questionnaire (PSQ) with a Cronbach’s Alpha reliability of 0.782, and the parental attachment scale was adapted from the Parental Attachment Questionnaire (PAQ) with a Cronbach’s Alpha reliability of 0.820. The analysis results showed that the variables of peer support and parental attachment simultaneously indicated an R-Square score of 0.170 or 17.0%, suggesting that peer support and parental attachment are related to emotional intelligence by 17%, while the remaining 83% is influenced by other variables or factors outside of this study.

Employability on vocational high school students in the ”3T” area Bawean Island

Vocational high schools in ”3T” area on Bawean Island have limitations in human resources quality, equipment, production or practice tools, and industrial partnership, which differed from the vocational high schools located in advanced and developed areas. This research objective is to discover the description of employability to the vocational high school students in ”3T” area in Bawean island. The research method applied was the qualitative method using the phenomenology approach. The data collection was obtained through semi-structured interviews. This research participant was eight students at vocational high school "X," "Y," "Z," and "W" schools in Bawean Island, which is one of the ”3T” area. The analysis method in this research was content analysis. This research result shows that students in the ”3T” area were showing their effort to prepare themselves in facing the job market by enhancing their employability in learning activities within the class or practice in the laboratory. The students' employability includes skills, knowledge, comprehension, personality, career identity, social and human relations, and personal adaptability. Students realize that they are in the "3T" area and must work harder to improve their work skills so as not to lose their jobs.

Development of artificial intelligence-based teaching factory in vocational high schools in Central Java Province

The objective of this study is to examine and assess the progress of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching factory learning to enhance the digital skills of vocational high school (SMK) students in the province of Central Java. This study employed a qualitative approach utilizing metaethnography, as well as a quantitative approach employing Aiken’s V formula and strength, weakness, opportunity, threat (SWOT) analysis to identify and analyze the issues that arise. The present study examines the locations of SMKN 2 Purbalingga and SMKS Telkom in Central Java. Furthermore, relevant documentation was also utilized as a source of data. The research findings indicate that the implementation of AI in teaching manufacturing learning has effectively facilitated the development of an online learning management system. This system is characterized by its organized and integrated approach inside the online learning management system. The administration of teaching materials may be conducted autonomously and facilitated by the utilization of diverse information and communication technology or e-learning functionalities, including chat, email, blogs, and social media platforms. The creation of new enterprises within the domain of AI. It is imperative for educational institutions to align their policies with the demands and requirements of the business.

The influence of learning models and learning motivation in improving social skills of vocational high school students in physical education

This study aims. (1) Differences in the effect of STAD learning model and peer teaching in improving social skills of vocational high school students. (2) Differences in the effect of high learning motivation and low learning motivation in improving social skills of vocational high school students. (3) Interaction between STAD learning model, peer teaching, and learning motivation in improving social skills of high school students. Material dan methods. This type of research is a quasi-experiment using a 2 x 2 factorial design. The subjects in this study were students at State Vocational High School Depok, totaling 20 students. Results. (1) Based on the results of the study, there is a significant difference in the effect between the STAD learning model and peer teaching in improving the social skills of vocational high students with a p significance value of 0.000. The peer teaching learning model group is higher (better) than the STAD learning model. (2) Based on the results of the study, there is a significant difference in the influence of high learning motivation and low learning motivation on students’ social skills, as evidenced by a p-value of 0.004. Students who have a high level of learning motivation have better social skills than students who have a low level of learning motivation. (3) Based on the results of the study, there is a significant interaction between STAD learning model and peer teaching with learning motivation in improving social skills of vocational high school students with a significance p of 0.000. Conclusions. Research on the effect of STAD learning and peer teaching models in improving social skills of vocational high school students in physical education has a significant positive impact on improving social skills of vocational high school students and has important implications for the development of education at the vocational high school.

The Practicality of STEAM Based Augmented Reality (AR) Learning Media for Vocational High School Students in Robotic System Subject

This study aims to create and implement STEAM-based Augmented Reality (AR) learning media for the class XI robotics systems curriculum at SMK N 1 West Sumatra. The research follows a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE development model. Participants included class XI students and robotics systems teachers. Data collection methods comprised questionnaires and interviews, with descriptive data analysis employed to assess the validity and practicality of the developed learning media. The findings indicate that the STEAM-based AR learning media is effective. According to media expert validation, the average score was 0.88 (≥ 0.66), categorizing it as valid. Material expert validation yielded an average score of 0.85 (≥ 0.66), also marking it as valid. The practicality assessment showed that teacher responses averaged 90.14%, and student responses averaged 92.03%, both rated as very practical. Consequently, the STEAM-based AR learning media is considered suitable for class XI robotics systems at SMK N 1 West Sumatra, based on the validity and practicality tests

The Impact of the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) Model Assisted by Liveworksheet Media on Critical Thinking Skills of Vocational High School Students

This study investigates the effectiveness of the Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model integrated with Liveworksheet media in enhancing the critical thinking skills of vocational high school students. Employing a true experimental design with a pretest- posttest control group approach, the research compared two groups: the experimental group using PjBL with Liveworksheet and the control group receiving conventional instruction. Data collected from pretest and posttest assessments revealed that the experimental group demonstrated a significant improvement in critical thinking skills, with an average posttest score of 81, compared to 64 in the control group. The pretest scores showed no significant differences between the groups, indicating a similar starting point. Post-intervention results were analyzed using statistical tests, confirming the normal distribution and equal variances of data. The hypothesis testing further validated a substantial difference in critical thinking skills, favoring the PjBL model with Liveworksheet media. These results underscore the effectiveness of this innovative teaching approach in fostering critical thinking skills among vocational students

Understanding AI Usage in Academics among Vocational High School Students

The purpose of this study is to gauge the degree of knowledge that high school students pursuing vocational training have about using artificial intelligence in the classroom and to pinpoint the variables that impact that knowledge. As artificial intelligence (AI) permeates more and more industrial sectors, it is imperative that vocational high school students understand AI and be prepared for its future. Using a mixed-methods approach, this study included 500 Indonesian students enrolled in vocational high schools who represented a range of academic levels through qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys. The study's conclusions show that students at vocational high schools have differing levels of comprehension about artificial intelligence (AI), with a variety of factors like socioeconomic status, school curriculum, and access to technology playing a major influence. The research's ramifications include suggestions for creating more efficient.

Pengembangan buku ajar pembuatan kemeja pria dan efektivitasnya bagi siswa kelas XI Tata Busana SMK di Kabupaten Gunungkidul

Background: Textbooks are essential in facilitating independent and structured learning for students, supporting teachers in delivering curriculum-aligned material, and ensuring vocational high school students gain relevant industry skills for effective knowledge transfer and achievement of learning objectives. Purpose: This study aims to produce textbooks for making men's shirts that are worthy of being used as instructional materials and to know the effectiveness of using textbooks for students of class XI at SMK Negeri Gunungkidul District. Method: This study is research and development (R&D) with reference to the Borg and Gall development model, namely:1) Conducting product analysis, 2) Developing initial products, 3) Expert validation and revision, 4) Small-scale field trials and product revisions, 5) large scale field trials and final products. The product trial design consists of media experts and material experts, as well as field trials. Data collection techniques are, observation, questionnaires and tests. The feasibility test of teaching books was analyzed using descriptive analysis. Whereas to test the effectiveness of textbooks, data were analyzed using the t-test with a significance level of 0.05. Findings: The results showed that textbooks for making men's shirts were categorized as feasible, with the assessment of media experts getting an average score of 4.6 and based on the assessment of material experts, they got an average score of 4.28. The resulting textbook is effective to be used for students of Class XI Fashion Design at SMK N 1 Saptosari, as evidenced by the average pretest value of 64.12 increasing in the posttest of 83.21, the result of tcount ≥ t table (22.028≥ 1.696).

The Research on Cultivating Pathways for Vocational High School Students' Professional Qualities

The demand structure for talent in today's society is undergoing significant changes. To meet regional economic development needs and achieve the goals of socialist modernization, there is an urgent need to transform the national industrial structure, which in turn drives the enhancement of technical skills among practitioners. Consequently, the vigorous development of vocational education has become a new focal point and endpoint in the current education system, with the cultivation of vocational skills in vocational high school students emerging as a critical issue. This paper, based on an in-depth analysis of the current status of vocational high school education and students' vocational skills in China, explores the existing problems within the current vocational education training system and proposes several improvement paths. The study highlights that despite progress in curriculum design, practical teaching, and teacher development, challenges remain, including an incomplete curriculum system, insufficient practical teaching, and inadequate evaluation mechanisms. To address these issues, the paper suggests strategies such as optimizing the curriculum system, reforming practical teaching, developing a high-quality teaching staff, and establishing a scientific evaluation and feedback mechanism to enhance students' vocational skills and improve the quality of vocational education. The research indicates that systematic reforms and innovations targeting vocational skills can significantly improve the comprehensive abilities of vocational high school students, laying a solid foundation for their career development.

Current Situation and Enhancement Strategies for Core Competency Development of Vocational High School Students

With the increasing demand for versatile talents in society, the development of core competencies in vocational high school students has become increasingly important. This paper aims to analyze the current state of core competencies development among vocational high school students, identify existing issues, and propose corresponding enhancement strategies. Through methods such as literature analysis, questionnaires, and interviews, this study examines the development of academic, vocational, and social competencies in vocational high school students, highlighting the current shortcomings. Based on the research findings, the paper suggests strategies for comprehensively improving students' core competencies through educational policy support, curriculum reform and innovation, professional development of teachers, school-enterprise collaboration, and support from families and society.

ENHANCING STUDENTS SPEAKING SKILL THROUGH DEMONSTRATION STRATEGY AT BHINNEKA NUSANTARA VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BEKASI

Enhancing Students Speaking Skill Through Demonstration Strategy at Bhinneka Nusantara Vocational School Bekasi. This research aims to improve the speaking skills of Bhinneka Nusantara Vocational High School students by using the demonstration method. The subject of this research was used for all students at Bhinneka Nusantara Vocational High School Bekasi. This research used the Classroom Action Research Method. A method whose implementation was carried out to find out problems in the learning process and steps that teachers could use to improve the quality of learning. The research instruments are observations, questionnaires, exercise, daily tests and interviews. The data obtained from this Classroom Action Research Method is in the form of student activity and learning outcomes in each cycle. After carrying out the action, processing/analysis is then carried out on the data obtained from carrying out the action. Therefore, from this data it can be concluded that the application of the demonstration method can improve the speaking skills of Bhinneka Nusantara Vocational High School students.

The relationship between childhood trauma and mental health status among Chinese vocational high school adolescents: the mediating effect of poor self-control and internet addiction

BackgroundMental health problems among adolescents are a common concern globally. However, its relationship with childhood trauma is not clearly understood from the existing studies. Therefore, this study aims to explore the relationships among childhood trauma, mental health, self-control, and internet addiction in Chinese vocational high school students.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was conducted among vocational high school students in China from October 2020 to December 2020. Standardized questionnaires were used to collect basic information regarding childhood trauma, self-control, psychological state, and social demographics. A structural equation model was used to study the relationships among internet addiction, self-control, childhood trauma, and mental health.ResultsA total of 3368 individuals participated in the study. The results revealed the mediating effects of poor self-control and internet addiction on the association between childhood trauma and mental health.ConclusionsInternet addiction and low self-control play mediating roles in childhood trauma and mental health. Clarifying these relationships will help formulate better-targeted interventions to improve the mental health of Chinese vocational high school students and aid in interventions to treat and prevent mental health problems.

Enhancing mathematical problem-solving ability through project-based learning: A study of vocational high school student

This study aims to improve the mathematical problem-solving ability of students at Vocational High School (VHS) through implementing Project Based Learning (PjBL). The research method used was a quasi-experiment with a matching-only pretest-posttest control group design, with a sample of 64 students divided into two classes, namely experimental and control classes, each consisting of 32 students. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, where the sample was selected based on specific criteria relevant to the research objectives. Data were collected using tests of mathematical problem-solving ability administered before (pre-test) and after (post-test) the treatment. Data were analyzed using an independent sample t-test and a two-way ANOVA test with univariate general linear model (GLM) analysis. The results showed a difference between the experimental and control groups before the treatment. However, after the treatment, the experimental group had higher mathematical problem-solving ability than the control group, including the improvement and interaction between PjBL implementation and the Early Mathematics Skills (EMS) category.

Introduction to Interactive Video-Based E-Learning to Improve Critical Thinking Skills in Vocational High School Students

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.

The Interplay Between Personal Identity and Social Identity Among Vocational High School Students: A Three-Wave Longitudinal Study

AbstractAlthough identity research has predominantly focused on college-bound adolescents, it has largely neglected vocational high school students who enter the job market immediately after graduation. Furthermore, most studies have concentrated on personal identity and have overlooked the concurrent development of social identity. This study examined the relationship between adolescents’ personal and social identities over three years of vocational high school. The participants were 4,264 vocational high school students in Japan (Time 1: 46.44% girls; Mage = 15.78). Using a random intercept cross-lagged panel model, the results indicated that within-person increases in social identity predicted increases in personal identity one year later. These findings highlight the importance of social identity as a valuable resource for personal identity development among vocational high school students, a group underrepresented in identity research.