Evaluation of the Implementation of Upskilling and Reskilling Training Education in the Culinary Skills Program using the Kirkpatrick Model

Abstract

In today's dynamic job market, continuous learning and skill development are crucial for sustaining employment and enhancing career prospects. This study evaluates the implementation of upskilling and reskilling training in a culinary skills program using the Kirkpatrick Model. The Kirkpatrick Model, a widely recognized framework for training evaluation, encompasses four levels: reaction, learning, behavior, and results. This research aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the training program's effectiveness and its impact on participants' performance and career progression. The study employs a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather data from participants who completed the culinary skills program. The first level of the Kirkpatrick Model, reaction, measures participants' satisfaction and engagement with the training. The second level, learning, assesses the knowledge and skills acquired during the program. The third level, behavior, examines the application of learned skills in the workplace. The fourth level, results, evaluates the overall impact of the training on participants' job performance and career advancement.  The results of this evaluation indicate that the upskilling and reskilling training program in the culinary skills program was highly effective across all four levels of the Kirkpatrick Model. Participants responded positively to the training, acquired significant new knowledge and skills, applied these skills effectively in their work, and contributed to improved organizational performance.Vocabulary can be known as the very basic aspect of communication and language. Vocabulary is an essential element of language, and so mastering vocabulary has a crucial role in navigating many aspects of a language. Learning vocabulary can be done in various way. One way is through autodidacticism. Autodidacticism, also known as self-directed learning or self-education, is a strong and well-recognized method for autonomously gaining knowledge and abilities. In order to make learning easier and enjoyable, medias such as movies can be utilized.This research aims to explore the effectiveness of watching English movies in autonomously building English vocabulary among English Literature students in Ahmad Dahlan University. The study used descriptive qualitative method. Questionnaire was used for the data collection and five individuals participated. Based on the research results, it was revealed that watching English movies is a self-study method that is used often and it is effective. The results of this study are consistent with other research that highlights the usefulness of audiovisual resources for language learning as well as the significance of combining various, individualized methods for language acquisition. All things considered, the study adds to the expanding corpus of research on the usefulness of movies as a teaching instrument for language acquisition and offers insightful information on the viewpoints of Ahmad Dahlan University English literature students.