Vocational skills learning model strategies during COVID-19

The focus of this research is the skills learning model used by teachers, especially those who teach practical subjects. In accordance with the purpose of vocational education which says that graduates from vocational high schools are graduates who are ready to work in the industrial and business world. The purpose of this study is to describe the skills learning model strategy used by teachers when [Coronavirus Disease 2019] COVID-19 hit Indonesia. The research method used is a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. Collecting data using observation, interviews, and...  [+] Show more

The focus of this research is the skills learning model used by teachers, especially those who teach practical subjects. In accordance with the purpose of vocational education which says that graduates from vocational high schools are graduates who are ready to work in the industrial and business world. The purpose of this study is to describe the skills learning model strategy used by teachers when [Coronavirus Disease 2019] COVID-19 hit Indonesia. The research method used is a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. Collecting data using observation, interviews, and documentation. The results obtained are: (1) teachers who teach subjects related to the practice of getting obstacles and difficulties because online learning is very influential on internet networks; (2) teachers only use online learning models using video learning media, so that the teacher only sends a learning link to students via WhatsApp Class group; (3) some students experience difficulties in learning online because the internet signal or network is not always good; (4) with the COVID-19 all learning in schools is required online, so that teachers must be proficient in using technology.

Published abstract.