The Effectiveness of the Work Based Learning Higher Order Thinking Skills Employability (Wbl-Hotse) Model on Student Learning Outcomes for 3T Regional Vocational High Schools

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https://doi.org/10.56294/dm2025651

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Effectiveness Model Learning, Work Based Learning, Higher Order Thinking Skills Employability, Ability Critical thinking

Abstract

Learning outcomes serve as a key indicator of the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process. In Vocational High Schools (SMK) located in underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost (3T) regions, students' knowledge-based learning outcomes remain relatively low. This study aims to examine the effect of implementing the Work-Based Learning Higher Order Thinking Skills Employability (WBL-HOTSE) model on students’ cognitive learning outcomes during practice-based instruction in vocational schools situated in 3T areas. The research employed a quasi-experimental method using a nonequivalent control group design. One class was taught using the scientific approach as the control group, while the experimental class received instruction through the WBL-HOTSE model. The research subjects consisted of all 11th-grade students at SMKN 1 Kepulauan Mentawai. Data were collected through a test instrument. Based on hypothesis testing using the t-test, the results showed a significant difference in learning outcomes between students who were taught using the WBL-HOTSE model and those who received instruction through the scientific approach. These findings indicate that the WBL-HOTSE model can be effectively applied in practice-based learning to improve students' higher-order thinking skills and learning outcomes.

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2025-06-22

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Hartanto H, Prasetyo DA, Andikos AF, Andre L, Syofiana E, Amin M. The Effectiveness of the Work Based Learning Higher Order Thinking Skills Employability (Wbl-Hotse) Model on Student Learning Outcomes for 3T Regional Vocational High Schools. Data and Metadata [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 22 [cited 2025 Jul. 7];4:651. Available from: https://dm.ageditor.ar/index.php/dm/article/view/651