Entrepreneurship Education Learning Model in Vocational Secondary School

Abstract

The research objective was to develop a learning model of Entrepreneurship Education (EE) in vocational secondary school (SMK). The development of a learning model was designed to Experiential Learning Theory (ELT), which is aligned with best practices in SMK. The research method used Research and Development (R & D) model consisting of three stages: preliminary study, model development, and classroom experiment. The results of a preliminary study of six SMK in Medan, Binjai and Deli Serdang showed that there were learning materials on theoretical entrepreneurship, learning methods with lectures and discussions, and learning evaluation which was conducted using a written test. The design of teaching materials "Craft and Entrepreneurship" was incompatible with the competency of vocational students. EE learning model that is suitable for vocational students is practical entrepreneurship of technopreneur, Experiential Learning Method, portfolio and observation base evaluation.