Pengembangan Multimedia Interaktif Informasi Karier untuk Meningkatkan Kematangan Karier Siswa Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan

Abstract

Adolescence is a crucial phase of life where individuals need to choose a particular career. In choosing a career, many individuals experience problems. This study aims to: (1) create an interactive multimedia product containing career information to improve vocational high school students’ career maturity; (2) reveal the quality of interactive multimedia containing career information in improving vocational high school students’ career; and (3) understand the effectiveness of interactive multimedia containing career information in improving vocational high school students’ career maturity. This research development referred to Borg & Gall’s development research. In the feasibility stage, data collection was conducted by distributing multimedia feasibility test questionnaires to media experts and material experts; assessment questionnaires to students; and career maturity scale. Results indicated that the use of interactive multimedia containing career information effectively increased vocational high school students’ career maturity.Abstrak: Masa remaja merupakan fase kehidupan yang sangat penting dimana individu perlu menetapkan pilihannya pada suatu karier tertentu. Dalam memilih karier, banyak individu mengalami permasalahan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) menghasilkan sebuah produk multimedia interaktif yang berisi informasi karier untuk meningkatkan kematangan karier siswa sekolah menengah kejuruan (SMK); (2) mengungkap kualitas kelayakan multimedia interaktif yang berisi informasi karier untuk meningkatkan kematangan karier siswa SMK; dan (3) mengetahui keefektifan multimedia interaktif yang berisi informasi karier untuk meningkatkan kematangan karier siswa SMK. Penelitian pengembangan ini mengacu pada langkah penelitian pengembangan Borg & Gall. Pada tahap uji kelayakan, pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan menyebar angket uji kelayakan multimedia kepada ahli media; ahli materi; dan angket penilaian untuk siswa serta skala kematangan karier. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan multimedia interaktif informasi karier efektif meningkatkan kematangan karier siswa SMK.

The Effectiveness of the Career Guidance Module to Improve Career Maturity for Children with Special Needs in Inclusive Vocational High Schools

“…In this exploration stage, many students do not have mature career planning and career goals. Students who do not have good career maturity will face problems in choosing careers and making career decisions (Risqiyain & Purwanta, 2019). This statement is in line with the data from the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), which explained that the Open Unemployment Rate (TPT) in May 2020).…”

“…Career maturity is a significant point in career development that will affect students' future lives (Lestari & Tentama, 2020;Polignano, 2019). Individuals who have high career maturity have a greater chance of achieving career success in the future compared to individuals who have low career maturity (Heiriyah & Haryadi, 2019;Risqiyain & Purwanta, 2019).…”

“…Students begin to identify career options and explore career goals but have not yet made binding decisions. In this exploration stage, students begin to find information about the industrial world, make career decisions, and focus on the sector of interest to prepare for the industrial world (Risqiyain & Purwanta, 2019).…”

“…Therefore, in implementing career guidance, media or teaching materials are needed. Related research from Risqiyain & Purwanta (2019) showed that the use of media in interactive multimedia for adequate career information is proven to improve the career maturity of vocational students. The alternative used by researchers to help students in their career maturity is by using a module.…”

Reflective Gem to Improve Receptive Communication Skills for Students with Hearing Impairment

“…One of the innovations is collaborating with class teachers in classroom learning using technological media developed in this research. Media in guidance and counseling services can clarify the presentation of messages or information so that they are not verbalized, overcome space limitations, change behavior from undesirable to desirable, and equalize perceptions between mentors and individuals being mentored (Prasetiawan & Alhadi, 2018;Risqiyain & Purwanta, 2019;Setiawan, 2016).…”