Cognitive Flexibility in Vocational Apprenticeships among Students of Civil Engineering Program in Indonesia

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10.2991/978-2-38476-317-7_205How to use a DOI?

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vocational apprenticeship; civil engineering; cognitive flexibility; professional growth

Abstract

This research investigates how cognitive flexibility affects vocational apprenticeships for civil engineering students in Indonesia. We use qualitative research methods to explore how students adapt to various tasks and challenges during their apprenticeships. Our study is based on Cognitive Flexibility Theory, which explains how people manage and switch between different types of information and tasks. Cognitive Flexibility Theory includes several key concepts. Working Memory Capacity refers to how much information students can hold and use at one time. Inhibition involves the ability to ignore irrelevant information or distractions while focusing on important tasks. Switching is about changing from one task or idea to another smoothly and efficiently. Updating involves keeping information current and making changes to it as needed. In this research, we examine how these elements of cognitive flexibility impact students’ experiences during their apprenticeships. We look at how students use their working memory to handle multiple pieces of information, how they manage distractions, how they switch between different tasks, and how they update their knowledge and skills. By exploring these aspects, we aim to show how cognitive flexibility helps students adapt to new situations and challenges. This study highlights the importance of cognitive flexibility in enhancing the learning and performance of civil engineering students during their vocational apprenticeships.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Lisa Triratna Damayanti
AU  - F. X. Maradona Manteiro
AU  - Siti Talitha Rachma
AU  - Suprapto
AU  - Puguh Novi Prasetyono
AU  - Panji Padma Negara
AU  - Sandi Cakra Mahardika
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/02/13
TI  - Cognitive Flexibility in Vocational Apprenticeships 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  - 2342
EP  - 2350
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-317-7_205
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-317-7_205
ID  - Damayanti2025
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