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Journal of Vocational Education Studies (JOVES)
ISSN : 26147483     EISSN : 26147475     DOI : 10.12928
The Journal invites original articles and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The journal explores vocationalism in learning and efforts to address employability within the curriculum, together with coverage of innovative themes and initiatives within vocational education and training.
Articles 251 Documents
Development of a Blended Learning Model Based on Edmodo for PKL Students in Vocational High Schools Budhi Cahyono; Muchlas Muchlas; Edhy Susatya; Rivkih Amanulloh; Titania Allin Ayundha
Journal of Vocational Education Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Vol 9 No 1
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/joves.v9i1.10449

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The purpose of this study was to develop an Edmodo-based blended learning model for street vendors in vocational high schools, analyze the feasibility of the model, and test its effectiveness. The study was conducted at SMK Muhammadiyah Sampang, Cilacap Regency, using a research and development (R&D) method based on the ADDIE model. The research design used a one-group pretest-posttest design. The development procedure included analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. In the analysis stage, a student needs survey was conducted, while the design stage was adjusted to the learning needs. The next stage of development included validation by experts on the model and materials, and then the product was revised. Implementation was carried out on 60 students of grade XI in the Light Vehicle Engineering study program. The research results show that Edmodo-based blended learning is suitable as an alternative learning model, particularly to support internship activities. This model can be implemented according to a plan consisting of orientation, organization, investigation, analysis, and evaluation. In terms of effectiveness, student learning outcomes with Edmodo-based blended learning achieved an average of above 80, significantly different from the group not using Edmodo. Furthermore, this model can increase student motivation and learning independence. Based on these findings, the study recommends further development of the Edmodo-based blended learning model as a complement to face-to-face learning, especially in normative and adaptive subjects in vocational high schools.
Leadership Strategy of the School Principal in Improving the Quality of Education in Remote Areas Yukinta Nasya Berty; Putu Sudira; Maulina Idami Alim
Journal of Vocational Education Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Vol 9 No 1
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/joves.v9i1.12127

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This study aims to analyze the leadership strategy of the school principal in improving the quality of education in remote areas, specifically at SMKN 12 Sarolangun. Remote areas often face various challenges in accessing quality education, such as limited infrastructure, minimal government support, and low community participation in education. Therefore, the role of the school principal is crucial in creating an environment that supports the improvement of education quality in these areas. This research employs a qualitative approach, with data collection techniques including in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. Participants in this study include the school principal, teachers, and other relevant stakeholders involved in the educational process at SMKN 12 Sarolangun. The collected data were analyzed using thematic analysis techniques to identify and describe the various leadership strategies implemented by the principal in addressing the existing challenges and efforts to enhance the quality of education. The results show that the principal at SMKN 12 Sarolangun applies several leadership strategies, including human resource development, improving the quality of teaching and learning, and utilizing technology and networking with external parties. In addition, the principal is also active in building partnerships with the community and related agencies to support educational activities at the school. This research is expected to make a significant contribution to the development of educational leadership strategies in remote areas and serve as a reference for other school principals in efforts to improve education quality in similar conditions.
The Effect of Family Environment, World of Work Knowledge, and Work Motivation on Mental Work Readiness of Vocational School Students in East Lombok Heny Fikri Rahman; Sutiman Sutiman; Andi Nuralfiah; Laely Ngaenatul Wardah Isnaeni; Arman Arman; Alia Rakhmawati
Journal of Vocational Education Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Vol 9 No 1
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/joves.v9i1.12186

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This study investigates the effects of family environment, knowledge of the world of work, and work motivation on the mental work readiness of vocational high school students in East Lombok. Employing an ex post facto design, the study targeted all grade XI vocational schools in the region offer engineering programs that encompass TKR, Ototronik, TSM, and Heavy Equipment. A total of 196 students were selected through proportional random sampling to ensure representative distribution across schools. Data were collected via structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, simple regression, and multiple regression in SPSS. The findings reveal: (1) a significant effect of family environment on work readiness (r = 0.618, R² = 0.382, p < 0.001); (2) a significant effect of knowledge of the world of work on work readiness (r = 0.782, R² = 0.611, p < 0.001); (3) a significant effect of work motivation on work readiness (r = 0.694, R² = 0.481, p < 0.001); and (4) a combined influence of family environment, knowledge of the world of work, and work motivation on work readiness (R = 0.832, R² = 0.693, p < 0.001). These results underscore the critical role of both internal and contextual factors in shaping students’ preparedness for the workforce.
English Communication Readiness: A Case of Pre-service Flight Attendants in a Private Vocational Higher Education Teguh Ariebowo
Journal of Vocational Education Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Vol 9 No 1
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/joves.v9i1.11831

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Flight attendants play a crucial role in airline operation, being responsible for both delivering hospitality and ensuring safety. Therefore, effective English communication is essential throughout the journey. In Indonesia, where English is a foreign language, this study aims to assess the English communication readiness of pre-service flight attendants during in-flight service. The study was conducted at an aviation college offering a specialized training program for future flight attendants. All enrolled pre-service flight attendants participated in three steps of assessments: (1) English proficiency test, (2) an English interview test, and (3) intercultural sensitivity scale test (ISS). The result of the first test shows that 86% of the pre-service flight attendants were classified as novice English learners. Furthermore, a mere 31% of participants surpassed the moderate threshold in showcasing their English-speaking abilities during in-flight service. Merely 10% showed a high level of sensitivity while engaging with passengers from other countries. Ultimately, approximately 26% of them have the necessary English communication skills to effectively assist passengers throughout the flight. Therefore, this study proposes several implications. Firstly, English training for pre-service flight attendants should prioritize the practical aspects of in-flight services to passengers. Secondly, it should equip pre-service flight attendants with the necessary interpersonal skills to effectively interact with foreign passengers. Lastly, there is a need to enhance vocabulary proficiency in areas related to in-flight service, emergency situations, and safety.
Digital Transformation Factors Affecting Vocational Students’ Learning Outcomes: Toward a Comfort-Centered Model Abdul Rohman; Tuti Suartini
Journal of Vocational Education Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Vol 9 No 1
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/joves.v9i1.12358

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The accelerated evolution of digital technology during the Fourth Industrial Revolution has revolutionized vocational education, requiring not just technical competence but also digital and emotional adaptability. This investigation aims to develop a comfort-based model that mediates technology comfort in mediating digital preparedness, infrastructure support, technical obstacles, and learning outcomes among vocational learners. An explanatory sequential mixed-methods design was adopted, incorporating quantitative correlation studies and qualitative interviews with 59 students and 7 participants for triangulation. Quantitative findings indicated significant positive correlations between digital preparedness (r = 0.346, p < 0.05) and infrastructure support (r = 0.312, p < 0.05) with technology comfort, while technical obstacles reflected a weak and non-significant negative association (r = -0.251, ns). In addition, technology comfort significantly correlated with learning outcomes (r = 0.417, p < 0.01), substantiating its mediating function. The qualitative findings identified students' emotional experience, usability experience, and adaptive confidence as key elements of comfort. The study broadens the scope of the Extended Educational Technology Acceptance Model (EETAM) by incorporating affective processes consistent with Self-Determination Theory. This investigation identifies that promoting emotional comfort with digital support-based pedagogy can encourage students' engagement and learning ability in vocational education.
Unveiling the Effect of School and District Factors on Vocational High School National Exam in Indonesia Thia Jasmina; Faizal Rahmanto Moeis
Journal of Vocational Education Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Vol 9 No 1
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/joves.v9i1.12469

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In the last ten years, Indonesia has shifted the development of secondary schools from general secondary education to vocational secondary education. The presidential decree of 2022 strengthened the government's commitment to developing vocational high schools. The number of vocational schools and student participation has increased significantly. However, despite the increased student participation in vocational high schools and the government policy toward empowering vocational education, the graduates of vocational high schools are less employed than graduates of public secondary schools in the country. This study examines how school and district characteristics affect the national exam scores of vocational high school students. Applying a cross-sectional regression of around 12,000 public and private vocational high schools in Indonesia, the study shows that the national exam scores, both general and specific competency scores, of the students in vocational high schools are positively affected by the share of vocational teachers in the school and accreditation status of the schools. Moreover, students in public vocational schools in information and communication technology and engineering, located in urban areas and the western part of Indonesia, have relatively higher average national exam scores. Several issues that hindered the enhancement of vocational high schools in Indonesia, among others, are insufficient number and competency of vocational teachers, inadequate facilities to support practical teaching, and mismatch between students' competency and demand in the labor market.
Building Sustainable Futures: Enhancing Construction Workforce Competence in BIM for Blue Infrastructure Wiwi Widanengsih; Yusep Sukrawan; Lilis Widaningsih; Ilhamdaniah Ilhamdaniah
Journal of Vocational Education Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Vol 9 No 1
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/joves.v9i1.12513

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Digital transformation in the construction industry requires a workforce with competencies to address sustainability challenges, especially in coastal blue infrastructure projects. Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become an important technology because it can integrate hydrological, ecological, and construction analysis into one collaborative model, making it highly relevant for blue infrastructure planning.This study aims to analyze workforce competency needs in utilizing BIM for blue infrastructure planning and identify its role in supporting implementation. The research used a quantitative approach through surveys of construction professionals in Indonesia, supported by literature studies. The results show that BIM mastery is the digital skill most needed by the industry, but there is still a significant competency gap among workers. The main challenges include institutions not being ready to integrate BIM into the curriculum, economic limitations related to software licensing, and weak sustainability-oriented training curriculum design.This study recommends a roadmap for BIM integration into vocational education through curriculum reform, teacher capacity building, industry collaboration, and the development of national certification standards to accelerate digital transformation in the construction sector. The findings also emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary competencies such as environmental awareness, data analysis, and collaborative problem solving to support sustainable construction practices.
Development of Vision-Based Mobile Learning Media for Robotic System Competency Improvement in Vocational High School Yana Yohana; Herlambang Sigit Pramono; Choirozyad Muhammad Hafidz
Journal of Vocational Education Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Vol 9 No 1
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/joves.v9i1.12672

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This developmental research evaluates the development, performance, feasibility, and effectiveness of mobile robot learning media for goods transfer based on the HUSKYLENS vision sensor as an effort to improve robotic system competencies in vocational high schools. This research employs the ADDIE development model, which includes five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The research site is located at SMK KB Pusdikpal Cimahi. The subjects of this research are 11th-grade students specializing in mechatronics engineering, and the object of this research is the learning media for a vision-based mobile robot used to move goods. In this study, the data analysis employed is quantitative descriptive analysis, which is used to describe the feasibility, functionality, and effectiveness of the study. Based on assessments from subject matter experts, media experts, and users, the findings of this study reveal that the mobile robot learning media for item transfer, utilizing the HUSKYLENS vision sensor, are considered valid and practical for use in the classroom. Hypothesis testing results indicate that the developed learning media are effective in enhancing students' competencies in robotic systems.
Evaluation of Technology-Based Learning on Effectiveness and Student Satisfaction: a Case Study at the Tax Center UNPAD Retta Farah Pramesti; Agus Puji Priyono; Rosyani Muthya; Aulia Baharudin
Journal of Vocational Education Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Vol 9 No 1
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/joves.v9i1.12970

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This study aims to evaluates the effectiveness and satisfaction of technology-based instruction that combines Blended Learning and Student-Centered Learning (SCL) in Income Tax courses at the Tax Center, Universitas Padjadjaran (UNPAD). Using a mixed-methods design, survey data from 52 students were analyzed with multiple regression to test the effects of student involvement, student roles, and implementation challenges on learning effectiveness and satisfaction; interviews and document analysis enriched the interpretation. Quantitative results show that both student involvement and student roles are positively associated with learning effectiveness, whereas implementation challenges do not exert a meaningful impact on effectiveness in this context. In contrast, student satisfaction is shaped by all three factors, with challenges emerging as the strongest driver, indicating that even highly engaged, well-positioned learners may report lower satisfaction when facing technical or organizational barriers. Qualitative findings corroborate these patterns: students value flexibility, interactivity, and the ability to review recordings, yet cite connectivity issues, reduced hands-on practice, and concentration lapses during long online sessions. Students propose practical remedies such as on-camera policies, contingency plans for disruptions, and recording face-to-face sessions for later review. The study highlights the need to pair active, role-rich pedagogy with robust facilitation and infrastructure to sustain both effectiveness and satisfaction in vocational tax education.
Development of Occupational Safety and Health Guidelines Using Quick Response Code on Land Measuring Tools for Students Vocational Muhammad Nur Fuad; Rini Kusumawardani; Eko Supraptono; Yeri Sutopo; Sri Handayani
Journal of Vocational Education Studies Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Vol 9 No 1
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.12928/joves.v9i1.13031

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In 2023, Indonesia recorded 370,747 work accident cases across various sectors, with the construction sector contributing the highest percentage at 40%. Many accidents are caused by limited understanding and low compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) procedures. Improving OSH understanding can be achieved through education, especially in vocational schools. SMK Negeri 3 Semarang has implemented an independent curriculum with a teaching factory system, but there is still no systematic OSH guide for soil measurement learning. Therefore, this study aims to develop a more structured and innovative QR Code-assisted OSH guide for soil measurement.This research used the Research and Development (R&D) method with the ADDIE model. The sample consisted of 70 Phase E students from the Construction and Housing Engineering program. Data analysis included validation by material experts and media experts to determine feasibility, practicality tests through teacher and student questionnaires, and effectiveness tests using pretest and posttest results. The data were first tested for normality and homogeneity before being analyzed using the T-Test and N-Gain test. The results showed that both material and media expert validations reached 91%, while the practicality test scored 92%. The effectiveness test produced an N-Gain score of 79%, categorized as effective. These findings indicate that the QR Code-assisted soil measurement OSH guide is feasible, practical, and effective in improving students’ understanding and implementation of OSH procedures.