Research Article
Strengthening Soft Skills in Online Learning
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.27-11-2021.2315539, author={Delta Apriyani and I Made Sudana and Sri Wahyuningsih and Edy Ismail}, title={Strengthening Soft Skills in Online Learning}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Vocational Education and Technology, IConVET 2021, 27 November 2021, Singaraja, Bali, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICONVET}, year={2022}, month={2}, keywords={soft skills online learning and pandemic}, doi={10.4108/eai.27-11-2021.2315539} }- Delta Apriyani
I Made Sudana
Sri Wahyuningsih
Edy Ismail
Year: 2022
Strengthening Soft Skills in Online Learning
ICONVET
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.27-11-2021.2315539
Abstract
Soft skills are needed to prepare students for the world of work. Thus, this research contributes as a reference in developing students' soft skills during this pandemic, which requires learning to be done virtually. By providing special training to students to improve their soft skills during this pandemic, the world of education will create graduates who still have soft skills that are competent and meet the needs of the industrial world. This study applied an experimental design to determine the influence of holding special training for students regarding soft skills abilities. This study revealed a very good result where the soft skills ability samples have increased after attending the training that was designed. The pre-test results showed an average value of 1.95 at a rate of 5. After participating in training, a post-test assessment was carried out, getting an average value of 4.49. The samples used in this research were students willing to participate in the training without any coercion from any party. This research provides strength in soft skill competencies for students in a pandemic situation to maintain the quality of graduates.