Job Shadowing as Learning Method of Men Clothes’ Pattern in the Fashion Department, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia

Abstract

To comprehend how to make men clothes' pattern, students not only learn from school but also they can learn somethings new from expert directly. Through job shadowing program that provided by fashion department in Universitas Negeri Malang, a student jumped into fashion industries to learn how to make men clothes' pattern from fashion expert. Thus, the aim of this study is to know the process of job shadowing program that implemented in the fashion department to improve student's knowledge and ability. To get data, researchers used the qualitative approach trough openended interview. Then, the researcher observed one student that involved a trainer at the training center of labor office at Malang City. The results showed that job shadowing program, namely: preparation of job shadowing programs, coaching students in the training center of the labor office, and conducting implementation and evaluation. The goal is learning that is done will be optimal and in accordance with needs. Finally, it can be commended to other teaching and learning in a different department.