field. This research will consider this important information in developing the product.
b. Students in the Vocational High School
The vocational high school students as the participants of the target user belong to adolescent learners. Referring to the theory of adolescent learners is
very important for this study since it deals a lot with the participants characteristics. Bastable and Dart 2007, p.21 state adolescence refers to 12-19
years of age and marks transition from childhood to adulthood. Students on those ages might have some particular characteristics.
Adolescents have some characteristics which may differ from other learners. Harmer 207, p. 83 mentions that adolescents recognize their learning needs, the
goal of their learning, and they are responsible to do what they are asked to do, they look for identity and need for self-esteem. However he also mentions that
adolescences are seen as problem students. They are sometimes difficult to handle.
Some circumstances may influence the learning process of adolescents. Beamon 2001, p.6 explains those supporting circumstances into seven main
points. The first is to encounter learning that is appropriate to their developmental level and is presented in interesting manner. Second, they are intellectually
intrigued by tasks that are authentic and perceived as challenging and relevant to their own lives. Third, they are allowed to share and discuss ideas, and to work
together on tasks, projects, and problems. Fourth, they are afforded with multiple strategies to acquire, integrate and interpret knowledge meaningfully, to
demonstrate understanding, and to apply knowledge to new situations. Fifth, they are provided with opportunities to develop and use strategic thinking skills, such
as reasoning and problem solving. Last, they are in a safe, supportive environment where value is given to personal ideas and negative emotions, such as fear of
punishment and embarrassment.
5. Curriculum in the Vocational High School
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