Transforming the Internship Learning Model in Higher Education to Face the World of Work 5.0
Keywords:
internship; learning; transformation; technopreneurship; vocational.Abstract
University graduates are expected to become agents of change and enhance positive transformation in knowledge, skills, behavior, and character. In this context, the individuals must work in line with their competencies, interests, and talents. This research aimed to design an internship learning model that enhances graduates’ work readiness, specifically in terms of mental health, independence, and efficiency, by developing knowledge, skills, attitudes, and positive character traits. A Research and Development method was adopted using experimental, observational, interview, and assessment methods. The trial was conducted on a sample of 200 students from the Vocational School of Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta [UMS]. Meanwhile, the internship learning model was implemented using 100 students each in an experimental and control group. The results showed that the internship model: industry and technopreneurship consisting of three stages, namely pre-immersion, immersion, and post-immersion, was valid and reliable in equipping graduates with the mental resilience and independence skills required to be effective in the workplace. The hypothesis that internship model in industry and technopreneurship could improve students’ knowledge, skills, and practical behavior toward a progressive transformation to meet the challenges of Society 5.0 was confirmed. As a recommendation, a model should be adopted to cultivate graduates capable of addressing societal challenges and social issues arising from technological integration, while preparing for greater professional responsibilities in the future.
https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.24.10.40
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