EDUCATIONAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE ERA OF INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION 4.0: PREPARING QUALITY AND COMPETITIVE GRADUATES IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Abstract

In the Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0. The balance between knowledge and skills is needed as a foundation for qualified human resources in the dynamics of the era. This research was conducted with the aim of analyzing effective learning models and what factors must be considered so that universities in Indonesia today can produce competitive graduates in the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 who are equipped with 21st century abilities such as effective communication, teamwork, critical thinking, able to solve problems, able to find and develop their skills to face the demands and challenges of the 21st century. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with the information gathering process involving literature review as the research method. Education is focused on developing learners' talents through activities that influence the learning process by providing motivation, guidance, direction and encouragement to learners. Education should be multicompetency-based and flexible, with high sensitivity and willingness to make adjustments according to the demands of the industrial world, companies, and the world of work. In addition to using a revised learning model for the modern era, education also requires cohesive coordination from all its constituent parts.

Keyword: Transformative Education, Industrial Revolution, 21st Century Skills