Improving student readiness for future professional activities: the Industry-Integrated Self-Design Project Learning (i-SDPL) model; Повышение готовности студентов к будущей профессиональной деятельности: отраслевая модель обучения навыкам самостоятельного проектирования (i-SDPL)

Abstract

Introduction. The Fourth Industrial Revolution has brought about significant changes in both the economy and education. This study introduces a tailored self-design training model specific to Indonesia's industries for students. Aim. The present research aims to develop a learning model that is product-oriented and tailored to meet the needs of the industry. Additionally, it seeks to evaluate the model's effectiveness in enhancing the readiness of vocational high school (VHS) students. Methodology and research methods. The study employed various testing methods, including interviews, questionnaires, and practical performance assessments. Results and scientific novelty. The developed Industry-Integrated Self-Design Project Learning (i-SDPL) model integrates the learning experiences from VHSs with an industry component aimed at familiarising students with the professional environment of enterprises. This model emphasises student independence in the development and implementation of industry projects. The integration with industry within the model offers students access to the latest technologies and practical knowledge that may not always be available in an academic setting. The advantages of this model include active student participation in enterprise operations, training based on real products, and a comprehensive enhancement of both technical competencies and soft skills compared to traditional methods. The effectiveness of the i-SDPL model is evaluated based on three main competency aspects, each with clear indicators and criteria. The i-SDPL model has demonstrated its effectiveness in enhancing attitude, knowledge, and skills competency among 136 students across two trial implementations. Scientific novelty. An original i-SDPL model has been developed to ensure the integration of vocational education programmes with the specific needs of various industries. Practical significance. The widespread adoption of the i-SDPL model will further enhance partnerships between vocational education institutions and industry. The findings of this study are not only pertinent to the VHS system in Indonesia but can also serve as a valuable guide for vocational education institutions in other countries facing similar challenges. © Sudarsono B., Saputra W.N.E., Ghozali F.A.

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Author Keywords

Vocational students industry-integrated self-design project learning (i-SDPL) job readiness

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Author Affiliations

Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Funding & Acknowledgements

Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, UAD

Grant: U7/405/Und-UAD/V/2024

Funding text 1: The authors would like to thank Ahmad Dahlan University for supporting this research through a research grant for professor candidates with contract number U7/405/Und-UAD/V/2024. In addition, the authors also express their appreciation to the lecturers, education staff and students of the Automotive Technology Vocational Education Study Programme, as well as PT Wuling Motor, PT Daihatsu Motor, and PT Toyota Astra Motor for their contribution and assistance with research infrastructure.; Funding text 2: Acknowledgements. The authors would like to thank Ahmad Dahlan University for supporting this research through a research grant for professor candidates with contract number U7/405/Und-UAD/V/2024. In addition, the authors also express their appreciation to the lecturers, education staff and students of the Automotive Technology Vocational Education Study Programme, as well as PT Wuling Motor, PT Daihatsu Motor, and PT Toyota Astra Motor for their contribution and assistance with research infrastructure.

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