Bukti Hasil Cek Similarity-EFFECTIVENESS OF THE APPLICATION OF LEARNING MODELS DEVICE NETWORK APPLICATION INITIATIVE FIELD OF TECHNOLOGY SKILLS INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

Vocational High School (VHS) students can be qualified if they have competence related to the industry needs. The synchronization of the curriculum with the industry is absolutely necessary, so the school is not left behind by the development of the business world and the industrial world. The development of learning model should always be updated through curriculum innovation, so that schools can synergize with the business and industrial world. This study aims (1) to know the implementation of the Device Network Application Initiative (DNA Initiative) learning model, (2) to know the advantages and disadvantages of applying the DNA Initiative learning model, (3) to know the effectiveness of the DNA Initiative learning model for the students’ skill in information technology. The DNA Initiative learning model is the application of industrial curriculum to VHS education. The business world and the industrial world are more confident with students who get their learning materials of industry standard. This study uses a qualitative method. The research was conducted by observation, interview, and documentation. Data analysis techniques used descriptive analysis techniques. Secondary data in the form of documentation was used to support the research. Focus Group Discussion by presenting business and industrial world, curriculum experts, industrial class managers, users, graduates, and teachers’ testimonials concluded that the implementation of the DNA Initiative learning model for vocational students is very effective and appropriate. The contribution to schools is the implementation of Prosser's concept that schools are industrial environments or industrial replicas