Learning Design Collaboration Vocational High School and Telecommunication Industry

Abstract

Learning Design Collaboration VHS and Telecommunication Industry implementation expected to produce capable graduates with IT competence. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze learning design collaboration VHS and telecommunication industry to setting up fiber opic laboratory using a qualitative approach. The research was conducted at four VHS in East Java Province that collaborate with PT Telkom. Data were obtained through observation, interview, and document study with deputy head of curriculum, head of expertise program network engineering, students, and industry. The result shows four themes from analyze: School policy, setting up laboratory preparation, project-based learning implementation, and evaluation.  School policy related follow-up to vocational education general directorate program to collaborate with industry so that students have the provision of knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the field of fiber optic technology. Project-based learning implementation is the key to successful learning because it is seen from the impact felt by students through certificates obtained as support for entering telecommunications industry.