Politeness-Based Indonesian Teaching as Social Skill for Preparing Competitive Human Resources in Industrial Revolution Era 4.0

Abstract

Abstract. This study aimed to increase competitiveness of graduates of junior high schools, senior high schools, and vocational schools in soft skill. To achieve this aim a pretest was administered to teachers of junior high schools, senior high schools and vocational schools throughout Badung regency and Denpasar municipality to know their soft skill in speaking Indonesian politely and attractively. Afterward, the teachers were given an enlightenment about the importance of the soft skill and the way how to speak politely and attractively, which was then used as guideline in teaching Indonesian. Then, an evaluation was carried out by teaching practice. The result shows that the teachers’ skill in speaking Indonesian politely as a soft skill for preparing competitive human resources in Industrial Revolution Era 4.0 is adequate.