Implementation of the Six-Step Teaching Factory Learning Model (TF-6M) at Vocational High School

Abstract

Vocational High School (SMK) actually prepares its graduates to be able to work according to their competency skills. Regarding the many problems within the scope of implementing education in SMK, the focus of this research is limited to two main issues, namely: (1) increasing learning innovation and (2) fulfilling the improvement of the professional quality of teachers. One of the recommended learning models is the concept development of the teaching factory learning model with six steps (model TF-6M). The process of implementing TF-6M is in line with the development of competency standards and teacher entrepreneurship thinking with an impact on: (1) achieving student vocational competency standards, (2) developing students' entrepreneurial spirit, and (3) having an information technology-based entrepreneurship craft program. The implementation of the TF-6M model is carried out by applying classroom action research to productive learning. The findings show an increase in teachers' professional abilities, self-development in producing scientific works and the acquisition of meaningful learning for SMK students.