Strengthening Pedagogical Skills of IT Students in Implementing Merdeka Curriculum for Vocational High Schools Through Micro Teaching Course

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10.2991/978-2-38476-198-2_45How to use a DOI?

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Pedagogical Skills; Merdeka Curriculum; Vocational High Schools; Micro Teaching

ABSTRACT

The Merdeka Curriculum was implemented simultaneously across all SMKs in the academic year 2022–2023. IT students need to have good pedagogical skills in teaching and designing effective learning materials to ensure the successful implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum. This study aims to: (1) determine the pattern of micro teaching activities to strengthen the pedagogical skills of IT students in implementing Merdeka Curriculum; and (2) analyze the impact of micro teaching patterns activities on students’ pedagogical skills in implementing Merdeka Curriculum. The method that used in this research is a qualitative research method with descriptive qualitative approach. The results of this research were (1) There are 7 sequential topics in the pattern of micro learning activity, that are concept of micro teaching, curriculum analysis, lesson planning analysis, basic teaching skills analysis, developing learning resources, microteaching practice, and reflection; and (2) There was an impact of the micro teaching activity pattern on students’ pedagogical skills in implementing the Independent Curriculum as indicated by an average pedagogical skill of 89.56%. This research provides a better understanding of the role of micro teaching courses in strengthening the pedagogical skills of IT students in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum in the IT field of vocational high schools. They become more confident in designing learner-centered materials and implementing active learning approaches. The direct interaction with peers and instructors fosters valuable feedback that supports the continuous development of their pedagogical abilities.

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AU  - Putri Khoirin Nashiroh
AU  - Wahyu Nur Hidayat
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/02/06
TI  - Strengthening Pedagogical Skills of IT Students in Implementing Merdeka Curriculum for Vocational High Schools Through Micro Teaching Course
BT  - Proceedings of the 5th Vocational Education International Conference (VEIC-5 2023)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 336
EP  - 342
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-198-2_45
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-198-2_45
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