Experiential versus cooperative learning: training of shielded metal arc and oxy-acetylene welding at vocational high school Karawang, Indonesia
Experiential versus cooperative learning: training of shielded metal arc and oxy-acetylene welding at vocational high school Karawang, Indonesia

Summary/Abstract: One of the main problems in welding training conducted in vocational high schools is the use of training methods. The question is how training efficiency can be improved. This study aims to determine the difference between experiential and cooperative learning methods of training results on Shielded Metal Arc and Oxy-Acetylene Welding. We compare the two modalities of training design that are anchored in two learning methods: experiential and cooperative learning. This is an experimental study with pretest and posttest of training with these methods. Stratified random sample of 96 students were recruited from the population of 450 girls and boys belongs to grade 10 to 11. The age of participants ranged from 16 to 18 years old (M=17,00; SD=,768). The training consisted of 16 sessions that was conducted twice a week. The outcome were measured by multiple choice answers tests and practice. The data were analyzed with analysis of covariance. A significant difference was found between the experiential and cooperative learning methods on Overall achievement welding training (F=2,953, p<.000). Experiential learning is better than cooperative leaning. It can be concluded that experiential method is more efficient applied to vocational schools especially welding training.

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