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Bridging Theory and Practice through Vocational Apprenticeships among Students of Civil Engineering Program in Indonesia

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This research explores how vocational apprenticeships help civil engineering stu-dents in Indonesia link classroom learning with real-world application.Using qualitative research methods, we delve into this process, guided by Activity The-ory.This theory helps us understand the different factors that influence how ap-prenticeships support learning and skill development.Activity Theory involves several key elements.The subject refers to the students involved in the appren-ticeship.The object is the specific goal they aim to achieve through their work.Mediating tools are the resources, techniques, or technologies that help students complete their tasks.The community includes everyone who participates in the apprenticeship, such as mentors and peers.Rules are the guidelines and norms that govern how tasks are performed and interactions are managed.In our re-search, we examine how these elements come together during apprenticeships.We investigate how students use tools, follow rules, and engage with their com-munity to meet their goals.By looking at these interactions, we aim to show how apprenticeships effectively bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience.This study highlights the crucial role of apprenticeships in helping civil engineering students apply what they learn in the classroom to real-life situations, enhancing their professional growth.

Source: Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research/Advances in social science, education and humanities research

Parent work: Proceedings of the International Joint Conference on Arts and Humanities 2024 (IJCAH 2024)

DOI: 10.2991/978-2-38476-317-7_200