Technoparks as Catalyst for Sustainable Future Innovative Ecosystem in Vocational Schools

Abstract

Vocational schools are crucial in creating a skilled and adaptable workforce in an era of rapid technological development and a changing industrial landscape. This study aimed to describe integrating technology park activities to promote sustainability in vocational schools, focusing on the Center of Excellence (CoE) model. This study used mixed methods. The study was conducted at 22 High Vocational Schools (HVS) in Aceh Province, and the subjects of the study were 22 principals, 22 teaching factory coordinators and 110 students. Data collection methods were qualitative and quantitative data analysis using observation, interviews and recording followed by data reduction, data display and conclusions. The study was expected to provide a strategic framework for the sustainable development of vocational schools within the technology park paradigm. Students differentiated skills and characters and HVS collaboration through Techno parks by identifying the curriculum enhancement. The results showed a significant shift in vocational school curricula to more dynamic and technology-based curricula, a positive effect on hard skills (practical skills, technical influence) and soft skills (independence, teamwork, critical thinking) of students and active collaboration done through techno park activities.

Pancasila as the Core Value for Character Building in Islamic Higher Education Institutions

“…From the 18 values mentioned above, UIN Ar-Raniry reinforces the implementation of character education by crystallizing it into five fundamental Based on this explanation, the line of thought for actualizing national philosophical values to strengthen character at UIN Ar-Raniry can be described as follows: In the grand design developed by the Ministry of Education, the configuration of character within individuals, within the context of the entirety of the psychological and socio-cultural process, is a function of the total potential of human individuals (cognitive, affective, conative, and psychomotor) within the context of socio-cultural interaction (within (Miftah, 2015). M. Huda & Suyadi, 2020;Usman et al, 2024). This means that a person"s ability to understand and manage their emotions, as well as to think critically and creatively, is greatly influenced by the state of their brain (Pritzker, 2007).…”