The Impact of Apprenticeships on Skill Acquisition among Students of Civil Engineering Program in Indonesia

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10.2991/978-2-38476-317-7_206How to use a DOI?

Keywords

vocational apprenticeship; civil engineering; skill acquisition; professional growth

Abstract

This research explores how apprenticeships affect skill acquisition for civil engineering students in Indonesia. We use qualitative research methods to understand how these practical experiences help students learn and develop their skills. Our study is based on Situated Learning Theory, which explains how learning happens best in real-life contexts. Situated Learning Theory includes several key ideas. Contextualized Learning means learning occurs in the actual environment where the skills will be used, making it more relevant and practical. Social Interaction refers to how students learn through interacting with others, such as mentors and peers, during their apprenticeships. Authentic Activities involve engaging in real tasks and problems that professionals face, which helps students gain hands-on experience. Learning as Participation highlights that students learn by being actively involved in the work and the community of practice. In our research, we look at how these aspects of Situated Learning Theory apply to apprenticeships. We focus on how students learn in real-world settings, how their interactions with others support their learning, and how working on genuine tasks helps them acquire new skills. By studying these elements, we aim to show how apprenticeships play a crucial role in helping civil engineering students gain practical experience and improve their skills. This research highlights the benefits of learning in context and through active participation during vocational apprenticeships.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Panji Padma Negara
AU  - Suprapto
AU  - Arik Triarso
AU  - Siti Talitha Rachma
AU  - F. X. Maradona Manteiro
AU  - Lisa Triratna Damayanti
AU  - Alifya Amalya Putri
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/02/13
TI  - The Impact of Apprenticeships on Skill Acquisition among Students of Civil Engineering Program in Indonesia
BT  - Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Arts and Humanities 2024 (IJCAH 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 2351
EP  - 2360
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-317-7_206
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-317-7_206
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