A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR VOCATIONAL TEACHING METHOD

Abstract

Abstract: Current technological changes in the industry result in a demand for human capital with a high level of employability skills. The country needs to have highly skilled workers to suit the current working environment. The mastery of industry-based skills can produce skilled workers in line with the needs of the country. Therefore, teaching and learning in a practical environment should provide students with the knowledge and experiences that cater to the demand of the industry. The concept of teaching is an action that can be described as giving instructions or sharing one’s knowledge with others. Teacher skills competencies should be in line with technological changes and industry requirements. Competent and quality teachers can produce a skilled workforce by using an efficient delivery skills process. With regards to this matter, a conceptual framework for practical teaching in vocational colleges is proposed by adaptation of Danielson’s Effective Teaching Framework Model, Needham’s Five-Phase Practical Teaching Framework, Iceberg Competency and the Glaser Model. A practical teaching framework is a general guide that can assist teachers in planning the practical teaching and learning process in the classroom.