Implementation effect of productive 4-stage field orientation on the student technopreneur skill in vocational schools

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Edy Ismail, Samsudi, Dwi Widjanarko, Peter Joyce, Roman Stearns

2018 AIP Conference Proceedings Vol. 1941 Conference paper Cited by 1 Quartile

Abstract

This model integrates project base learning by creating a product based on environmental needs. The Produktif Orientasi Lapangan 4 Tahap (POL4T) combines technical skills and entrepreneurial elements together in the learning process. This study is to implement the result of technopreneurship learning model development which is environment-oriented by combining technology and entrepreneurship components on Machining Skill Program. This study applies research and development design by optimizing experimental subject. Data were obtained from questionnaires, learning material validation, interpersonal, intrapersonal observation forms, skills, product, teachers and students' responses, and cognitive tasks. Expert validation and t-test calculation are applied to see how effective POL4T learning model. The result of the study is in the form of 4 steps learning model to enhance interpersonal and intrapersonal attitudes, develop practical products which orient to society and appropriate technology so that the products can have high selling value. The model is effective based on the students' post test result, which is better than the pre-test. The product obtained from POL4T model is proven to be better than the productive learning. POL4T model is recommended to be implemented for XI grade students. This is can develop entrepreneurial attitudes that are environment oriented, community needs and technical competencies students. © 2018 Author(s).

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Vocational Lecture, Akademi Komunitas Negeri Demak, Indonesia; Lecture Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia; RTI International, Washington, DC, United States