Embracing industrial revolution 4.0 in universities

Abstract

Embracing education 4.0 in universities in the Malaysian perspective has been limited to date and still considered at the early stages of implementation. This paper aims to analyze the literature highlighting the important elements of education 4.0 in universities as a means to position them strategically for the future. This is to provide new insight into the exploration of the idea in education through the perspective of how universities could embrace education 4.0 in the future. Since industrial revolution 4.0 (IR4.0) brings a huge impact on education, this paper helps universities policymakers to embrace their works on developing industrial revolution 4.0 education transformation and put more initiatives for the positive learning experience. This literature analysis reviews the following relevant areas: academic program 4.0, technological advancement 4.0 in teaching and learning, and 21st-century pedagogy. Hence, this study is significant in serving as a guideline to academicians and policymakers in embracing the IR4.0 in higher education. This paper may have some direct implications towards the industrial 4.0 (IR4.0) movements in Malaysia which able to help the ministry to extend their works on developing IR 4.0 education transformation in line with Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025.

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“…Sustainable development at universities is crucial because it prepares students with skills and knowledge based on what they have studied and implement it in the industry. To implement sustainable development, it is therefore essential to expand the concepts of sustainability and the importance of educational development in implementing IR4.0 (Halili et al, 2021). Halili et al (2021) concurred with this result and stated that the implementation of IR4.0 in higher education institutes is currently restricted and is still in its early stage.…”

“…To implement sustainable development, it is therefore essential to expand the concepts of sustainability and the importance of educational development in implementing IR4.0 (Halili et al, 2021). Halili et al (2021) concurred with this result and stated that the implementation of IR4.0 in higher education institutes is currently restricted and is still in its early stage. Higher education institutions should prioritise preparing students for IR4.0 in order for them to remain relevant with the demands and challenges of IR4.0.…”

“…According to Halili et al (2021), IR4.0 in education entails a paradigm shift away from conventional passive learning pedagogies towards a more advanced and contemporary model that includes more advanced and modern digital technology to improve customised learning. Trainee counsellors are required to be prepared to adapt to a changing environment, ready to utilise their current talents, and rapidly acquire new ones in order to participate fully in society.…”

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“…In Industrial Revolution 4.0, the radical transformation of the internet infrastructure, innovative products, automation, and digitalization influence the multi-facets of human life (Hariharasudan & Kot, 2018;Halili et al, 2021). That transformation creates not only opportunities for development but also challenges and uncertainty in the global context (Labas, Éva & Nagy, 2016).…”