Enhancing Vocational High School Students^ Higher Order Thinking Skills through E-Module of Bar Force Analysis in Simple Frame Constructions
Riyan Arthur (a*), Ahmad (b), Sugeng Priyanto (c), Amelia Vinayastri (d), Salma Maharani (a), Firros Hirzy (e), Rachel Eva Maria Enjelika (f)

a) Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan, Sekolah Pascasarjana, Universitas Negeri Jakarta
*arthur[at]unj.ac.id
b) Pendidikan Luar Sekolah, Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Malang
c) Teknik Mesin, Fakultas Teknik, Universitas Negeri Jakarta
d) Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan, Sekolah Pascasarjana, Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof Dr Hamka
e) Teknologi Pendidikan, Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan, Universitas Negeri Jakarta
f) Pendidikan Teknik Bangunan, Fakultas Teknik, Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Abstract

The advancement of the Industrial Era 5.0 necessitates that vocational education integrate technology into the learning process in ways that align with the demands of the workforce. This requirement implies that vocational students must not only possess practical skills but also demonstrate higher order thinking skills (HOTS), which should be supported by strong literacy competencies. These skills are essential for solving technical problems in a logical and analytical manner. One notable issue arises within the Expertise Competency of Building Modeling and Information Design, where students exhibit low HOTS performance in the subject of Engineering Mechanics. This is particularly evident in topics involving bar forces in simple frame constructions, which require a solid understanding of physics and engineering concepts derived from mathematics and science. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of vocational literacy based e modules in enhancing students HOTS in the aforementioned competency area. A quasi experimental research design was employed, involving two groups an experimental group using the e-module and a control group utilizing presentation-based media. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA to control for students initial ability levels. The results indicate a statistically significant difference between the two groups (Fhitung = 8.463 > Ftabel = 3.99- p = 0.005), with the experimental group achieving higher average HOTS scores. The e module has proven effective in strengthening vocational literacy, as it contextualizes material within civil engineering practices and demonstrates potential for sustainable implementation as an interactive, project based instructional resource.

Keywords: Literacy Vocational, E Module, High Order Thinking Skill

Topic: Physics Education