Saharuddin Saharuddin
Department of Mechatronics Vocational Education, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia

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Inquiry-Based Microsoft MakeCode Integration for Enhancing Technical Competencies in Vocational Basic Electronics Engineering Ibnu Qayyum Abdullah; Ummiati Rahmah; Saharuddin Saharuddin
ETDC: Indonesian Journal of Research and Educational Review Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): September - December
Publisher : Education and Talent Development Center Indonesia (ETDC Indonesia)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/ijrer.v6i1.5385

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Modern vocational education demands an effective synthesis between conceptual understanding and practical technical execution. However, traditional lecture-centric pedagogy in Basic Electronics Engineering often results in low performance due to abstract circuit logic. This quasi-experimental study investigated the effectiveness of integrating Microsoft MakeCode block-based simulation within an inquiry-based framework. Conducted over six weeks, the study involved two tenth-grade classes at Vocational School 10 Makassar: an experimental group (n = 24) utilizing inquiry-based MakeCode simulation and a control group (n = 21) receiving direct instruction. Data were collected via expert-validated 20-item achievement tests (Cronbach’s α = 0.829) and observation sheets. Post-intervention results demonstrated significant gains: the experimental group achieved a mean post-test score of 82.29 ± 6.64 (pre-test: 46.88 ± 9.08), while the control group reached 67.86 ± 9.24 (pre-test: 44.52 ± 8.65). An Independent Samples t-test revealed a statistically significant difference favoring the experimental cohort (t (43) = 6.002, p < 0.001, Cohen’s d = 1.79), supported by paired-samples analysis (t (23) = -19.572, p < 0.001). The experimental group attained a mean normalized gain of 0.66 (66.76%) and an 89.4% student engagement rate. Integrating visual block-programming simulation within inquiry cycles bridges abstract schematic theory and hands-on system logic, offering a scalable instructional model for Industry 4.0 Technical and Vocational Education and Training.
Predictive Role of Industrial Practicum and Organizational Experience on Career Readiness of TVET Students Naila Ardianti; Mustamin Mustamin; Saharuddin Saharuddin
ETDC: Indonesian Journal of Research and Educational Review Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): September - December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51574/ijrer.v6i1.5413

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Addressing the career readiness gap in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) amid Industry 4.0 automation demands a dual integration of technical and interpersonal competencies. This study investigates the predictive role of industrial practicum experience and student organizational involvement on the career readiness of Electronics Engineering Education students. Employing a quantitative predictive-correlational research design, data were collected from N = 107 undergraduates selected via stratified random sampling from a population of N = 146 who had completed industrial internships and were active in campus organizations. Operationalized instruments measuring technical domain mastery, soft skills, and career adaptability were validated through expert judgment and pilot psychometric evaluation (Cronbach’s α > .90). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that industrial practicum experience exerts a strong, dominant positive prediction on career readiness (β = .667, t = 9.728, p < .001), while organizational experience provides a moderate, complementary positive prediction (β = .247, t = 3.602, p < .001). The overall predictive model demonstrated significant explanatory power (F (2, 104) = 136.883, p < .001, R = .851), accounting for 72.5% of the total variance in career readiness (R² = .725, Adjusted R² = .719). These empirical findings demonstrate that while hands-on technical immersion during industrial practicums constitutes the backbone of vocational capability, organizational involvement critically reinforces interpersonal agility. The study provides actionable insights for TVET administrators to restructure internship frameworks and embed leadership competencies within technical laboratory curricula.