Paradigma Baru Kurikulum Pendidikan Kejuruan dan Teknologi Berbasis Industri

Abstract

The key for performance quality in industrial sectors is held by the quality of human resources, particularly in the level of technicians. The technicians are the main generator in enhancing the industry itself. To produce well-qualified vocational output, it requires the quality of curriculum. Mean-while, the curriculum developed in Indonesia is grouped into three categories: empirical and analytical paradigm, symbolic paradigm, and analytical-critical paradigm. The last paradigm is considered as industry-based curriculum paradigm. This industry-based curriculum has two main essences as vision and commitment. The stated vision must involve business realm, industry, and its stakeholders for establishing the desired curriculum. The stated commitment has to involve all parties to be responsible for the quality of the output.