DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE MODEL SOFT SKILLS IN VOCATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION CASE STUDY IN REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA

Abstract 

Aim: Vocational education has a strategic role in preparing graduates to enter the world of work, therefore learning focuses on mastering the skills needed in the world of work. The development of hard skills has become a top priority in the vocational education curriculum, but the importance of hard skills should not override the crucial role of soft skills in graduates' success in the world of work. Soft skills are an important aspect of the success of workers in their professional careers. This research aims to produce a soft skills management model that is suitable for implementation in vocational higher education. Methods and Materials: This research is a type of R & D (Research and Development) research using the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation) development model. The data obtained in this study are qualitative and quantitative. The validity and reliability test results showed that the soft skills management model was declared valid and reliable. . Results: The validity test is 1.00. Furthermore, the reliability test is r = 0.84, so the soft skills management model is in the 'good' category. Conclusion: Good soft skills development management will help vocational universities prepare their graduates to become technically competent individuals with superior character.