Bridging Theory and Practice through Vocational Apprenticeships among Students of Civil Engineering Program in Indonesia

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10.2991/978-2-38476-317-7_200How to use a DOI?

Keywords

vocational apprenticeship; civil engineering; real-world application; professional growth

Abstract

This research explores how vocational apprenticeships help civil engineering students in Indonesia link classroom learning with real-world application. Using qualitative research methods, we delve into this process, guided by Activity Theory. This theory helps us understand the different factors that influence how apprenticeships support learning and skill development. Activity Theory involves several key elements. The subject refers to the students involved in the apprenticeship. The object is the specific goal they aim to achieve through their work. Mediating tools are the resources, techniques, or technologies that help students complete their tasks. The community includes everyone who participates in the apprenticeship, such as mentors and peers. Rules are the guidelines and norms that govern how tasks are performed and interactions are managed. In our re-search, we examine how these elements come together during apprenticeships. We investigate how students use tools, follow rules, and engage with their com-munity to meet their goals. By looking at these interactions, we aim to show how apprenticeships effectively bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience. This study highlights the crucial role of apprenticeships in helping civil engineering students apply what they learn in the classroom to real-life situations, enhancing their professional growth.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Firgi Ikko Gustianto Putra
AU  - Berkat Cipta Zega
AU  - Satriana Fitri Mustika Sari
AU  - Feriza Nadiar
AU  - Arik Triarso
AU  - Rizkiya Fatma Prameswari
AU  - Alfina Difalora Widayat
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/02/13
TI  - Bridging Theory and Practice through 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  - 2301
EP  - 2310
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-317-7_200
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-317-7_200
ID  - Putra2025
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