The Influence of Vocational Life Skills Learning Models on Enhancing Entrepreneurial Skills of Students with Hearing Impairments

Catur Budi Santosa; Siswandari Siswandari; Bandi Bandi; Gunarhadi Gunarhadi

doi:10.55927/jeda.v4i4.497

Authors

Catur Budi Santosa Universitas Sebelas Maret
Siswandari Siswandari Universitas Sebelas Maret
Bandi Bandi Universitas Sebelas Maret
Gunarhadi Gunarhadi Universitas Sebelas Maret

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/jeda.v4i4.497

Keywords:

Vocational Life Skills, Learning Model, Entrepreneurial Skills, Hearing Impairments

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of the Vokasional Life Skills Learning Model (VLSLM) in enhancing entrepreneurial skills among deaf students. Using a pretest–posttest control group experimental design, this study involved 20 students from a special high school for deaf students in the Surakarta area. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a paired sample t-test. The results of this study indicate that VLSLM has a significant and positive effect on improving entrepreneurial skills among students with hearing impairments. The findings suggest that the integration of life skills, experiential learning, and adaptive communication strategies effectively enhances entrepreneurial readiness among students with hearing impairments. This study provides theoretical contributions by extending the entrepreneurial learning framework into an inclusive context. It offers practical implications for curriculum reform, teacher training, and policy formulation in education for students with disabilities.

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