The Learning Strategy Based on Scientific Approach to Strengthen the Employability Skill of Teacher Candidates

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Title: The Learning Strategy Based on Scientific Approach to Strengthen the Employability Skill of Teacher Candidates
Language: English
Authors: Hadromi, Sudarman, Yudiono, Heri, Budiman, Febrian Arief, Majid, Muhamad Nurkholis, Permana, Khoerul Nofa Candra
Source: International Journal of Instruction. Apr 2021 14(2):551-570.
Availability: Gate Association for Teaching and Education. e-mail: iji@ogu.edu.tr; Web site: http://e-iji.net/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 20
Publication Date: 2021
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Learning Strategies, Employment Potential, Preservice Teachers, Vocational Education, Engineering Education, Auto Mechanics, Skill Development, Job Skills, Soft Skills, Thinking Skills, Minimum Competencies, Teaching Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: Indonesia
ISSN: 1694-609X
Abstract: The preparation of Vocational School teacher candidates who have technical skills and employability skills begins with the learning process. This paper aims to formulate learning strategies based on scientific approach to strengthen employability skills for vocational school teacher candidates. This study employed a quantitative approach with a non-experimental survey design. The samples in the study consisted of 120 vocational teacher candidates in the Automotive Engineering Education Program, Faculty of Engineering, Semarang State University who took car body's electrical system practice course. Research data were collected with test questions, observation sheets and questionnaires. The research data were analysed using descriptive analysis, regression analysis. The results showed that the implementation of learning strategies with scientific approach significantly strengthen employability skills of vocational teacher candidates with a contribution of 22.0%, while the remaining 78% was influenced by other factors. The reinforcement of employability skills vocational teacher candidates resulted in the reinforcement of the competitiveness of prospective graduates. When they have become vocational teachers, they are able to produce competitive vocational school graduates in 4.0 industry era.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2021
Accession Number: EJ1291218
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The preparation of Vocational School teacher candidates who have technical skills and employability skills begins with the learning process. This paper aims to formulate learning strategies based on scientific approach to strengthen employability skills for vocational school teacher candidates. This study employed a quantitative approach with a non-experimental survey design. The samples in the study consisted of 120 vocational teacher candidates in the Automotive Engineering Education Program, Faculty of Engineering, Semarang State University who took car body's electrical system practice course. Research data were collected with test questions, observation sheets and questionnaires. The research data were analysed using descriptive analysis, regression analysis. The results showed that the implementation of learning strategies with scientific approach significantly strengthen employability skills of vocational teacher candidates with a contribution of 22.0%, while the remaining 78% was influenced by other factors. The reinforcement of employability skills vocational teacher candidates resulted in the reinforcement of the competitiveness of prospective graduates. When they have become vocational teachers, they are able to produce competitive vocational school graduates in 4.0 industry era.
ISSN:1694-609X