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

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.
Publication Year :
2021

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1694-609X
Volume :
14
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
International Journal of Instruction
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1291218
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research