Innovative Learning: SMAW Welding Via YouTube Channel for Vocational Colleges

Abstract

The integration of YouTube channel in vocational education has gained significant attention for its potential to enhance student engagement through interactive and visually rich learning experiences. However, preliminary findings indicate that students enrolled in the Welding Technology course face difficulties in comprehending welding processes during traditional classroom instruction. This study aims to develop a YouTube-based learning channel for the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) subject, grounded in established learning theories and aligned with the Vocational College syllabus. Additionally, the study investigates the effectiveness of YouTube in enhancing students’ knowledge, intrinsic motivation, and attitudes toward learning SMAW welding, while also addressing the limited availability of teaching aids (ABBM) for this subject. The research adopted a product development approach using the ADDIE model and employed a quantitative methodology. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. A pilot study was conducted with 30 first-year students at Muar Vocational College to test the instrument, yielding a Cronbach’s Alpha reliability score of 0.865, indicating good internal consistency. The actual study involved 40 first-year students at Batu Pahat Vocational College, selected through purposive and independent random sampling methods. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics via SPSS version 29.0. Findings revealed that students perceived a positive impact on their knowledge perception, intrinsic motivation, and learning attitudes when using the YouTube learning channel. Students who learned through YouTube channel reported increased engagement and understanding of the SMAW welding topic, suggesting that digital platforms like YouTube channel can make vocational learning more effective and engaging. Overall, the use of YouTube channel as a digital learning tool represents a promising alternative for improving teaching and learning outcomes in vocational education settings.