International Journal of Essential Competencies in Education
Vol. 3 No. 2: December 2024

Teaching Factory Based on Scientific Creativity to Enhance Students' Soft Skills and Sustainable Entrepreneurship

Samsuri, Taufik (Unknown)
Habibi, Habibi (Unknown)
Ikhsan, Muhamad (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Dec 2024

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the validity and effectiveness of a Teaching Factory (TEFA) model based on scientific creativity in enhancing students’ soft skills and fostering sustainable entrepreneurship. The TEFA approach was validated through expert evaluations and tested through two production processes involving 15 university students. The research focused on improving soft skills such as communication, teamwork, creativity, leadership, and time management, alongside sustainable entrepreneurship skills like opportunity identification, resource utilization, and entrepreneurial action. Data were collected using observation sheets and analyzed through descriptive statistics and ANOVA to compare students' performance across the two production processes. The results showed significant improvements in students' soft skills and sustainable entrepreneurship, with the TEFA approach based on scientific creativity proving highly effective. Average soft skill scores increased from "Poor" to "Good" after the intervention, and similar improvements were observed in sustainable entrepreneurship scores. The structured pedagogical cycle employed—encompassing need identification, curriculum development, implementation, evaluation, and reflection—successfully bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in entrepreneurship education. However, a limitation of the study was its small sample size, indicating the need for further research with larger and more diverse populations. These findings suggest that the TEFA approach based on scientific creativity can be a valuable addition to university entrepreneurship programs, better preparing students for the challenges of the global business landscape.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijece

Publisher

Subject

Education Mathematics Other

Description

International Journal of Essential Competencies in Education (IJECE) is an international peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the development, implementation, assessment, and sustainability of essential competencies in the 21st-century education requirements such as: model and learning strategy; ...