Ahya ‘Alimah Rahmah Haque Wijaya, Nur Qudus, Sri Sukamta

The Implementation of Learning Media in the Teaching Process of Productive Subjects in the Building Engineering Department at SMK Negeri 7 Semarang

Introduction

The implementation of learning media in the teaching process of productive subjects in the building engineering department at smk negeri 7 semarang. Learning media use in vocational building engineering at SMK Negeri 7 Semarang examined. Identifies benefits, challenges, & proposes collaborative media to enhance student workforce readiness.

Abstract

The use of learning media in vocational education, particularly in productive subjects at Vocational High Schools (SMK), plays a crucial role in enhancing students‘ understanding of technical concepts and preparing them for the workforce. This study aims to analyze the implementation of learning media in the teaching process of building engineering subjects at SMK Negeri 7 Semarang and to provide recommendations for developing effective and contextual learning media. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, with participants including productive subject teachers, eleventh-grade students, and documents related to the Merdeka Curriculum. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles & Huberman. The findings indicate that visual-based, digital, and physical teaching aids significantly contribute to increasing student enthusiasm, focus, and comprehension of building construction materials. However, several challenges were identified, including limited infrastructure, low digital literacy among teachers and students, and dependency on licensed software. Based on these findings, it is recommended to develop collaborative, project- based, and locally contextualized learning media, enhance teacher capacity through educational technology training, and optimize digital platforms to support more inclusive and innovative learning experiences. Thus, the appropriate use of learning media can improve the quality of vocational education and strengthen students‘ readiness to meet job market demands in the field of building construction.

Review

This study critically examines the implementation of learning media within the productive subjects of the Building Engineering Department at SMK Negeri 7 Semarang, offering valuable insights into vocational education practices. The descriptive qualitative approach, employing observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, appears well-suited to exploring the nuances of media use in this specific context. The findings robustly demonstrate that visual-based, digital, and physical teaching aids significantly contribute to improved student enthusiasm, focus, and comprehension of complex building construction materials. This highlights the practical benefits of diverse media integration in vocational training, a crucial aspect for preparing students for technical careers. While the study successfully identifies the positive impact of learning media, it also clearly articulates several critical challenges that warrant attention. These include limitations in infrastructure, varying levels of digital literacy among both teachers and students, and a notable dependency on licensed software. Although the qualitative methodology provides rich contextual data, the abstract could benefit from a clearer indication of the number of participants (teachers and students) involved, which would further ground the "descriptive" aspect of the study. Additionally, while the Merdeka Curriculum is mentioned as a document source, a brief elaboration on its specific relevance to learning media implementation would be helpful for readers unfamiliar with the Indonesian educational context. The recommendations proposed by the study are particularly pertinent and forward-looking, emphasizing the development of collaborative, project-based, and locally contextualized learning media, alongside enhancing teacher capacity through educational technology training and optimizing digital platforms. These recommendations directly address the identified challenges and offer practical pathways for improvement. Ultimately, the paper concludes by underscoring the potential for appropriate learning media to elevate the quality of vocational education and bolster students' readiness for the demands of the job market in building construction. This study thus provides a solid foundation for future interventions and policy considerations in vocational high schools facing similar challenges in media integration.

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