Implementation of Innovation and Curriculum Evaluation in Adapting Learning to Demands The World of Work (Research at SMK Plus Al Hasanah Tasikmalaya Regency)

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation of innovation and curriculum evaluation at SMK Plus Al Hasanah Tasikmalaya as an effort to adapt learning to the demands of the world of work. Vocational education plays a strategic role in preparing competent and job-ready human resources, but in practice there is still a gap between the competencies of SMK graduates and the needs of the industrial world. This study employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method, focusing on the forms of curriculum innovation, the evaluation process, as well as the supporting and hindering factors faced by the school. The research findings are expected to contribute theoretically to the development of competency-based curricula and the “link and match” model between vocational schools and industry. Practically, these findings are beneficial for schools, teachers, the business world, the government, and other researchers in formulating adaptive and relevant policies and learning strategies aligned with the dynamics of the industry in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Thus, curriculum innovation and evaluation are essential in producing SMK graduates who not only possess hard skills but also soft skills and high competitiveness in the job market.