Andrian, Ganefri, Ambiyar, Nizwardi Jalinus, M. Giatman, Hansi Efendi, Silvi Yulia Sari
Vocational education plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality of Human Resources (HR). However, based on a needs analysis, 82 % of students reported not understanding what had been taught, indicating a gap between classroom learning and the assessment process. This study used a development method with a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data, following the Borg and Gall model through six stages: research and information collecting, planning, developing a preliminary product, preliminary field testing, main product revision, and main field testing. The resulting product, a Digital Authentic Assessment assisted by Virtual Reality (VR), was validated as “Valid” by experts and rated as “Very Practical” by both lecturers and students. To measure effectiveness, a t-test was conducted comparing the learning outcomes of experimental and control classes, with results showing a significant improvement in the experimental group. The study concludes that the Digital Authentic Assessment with VR is valid, practical, and effective for the Electric Power Distribution course in vocational education. © 2025; Los autores.
Universitas Negeri Padang, Department of Electrical Engineering, Padang, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Padang, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Padang, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Padang, Department of Civil Engineering, Padang, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Padang, Department of Physics, Padang, Indonesia
