Trends for the Future of Education Programs for Professional Development

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 13(13), P. 7244 - 7244

Published: June 29, 2021

Scientific and technological developments bring new requirements for university education and, particularly, the training of professionals. There is a regular need to update curricula integrate market trends educational approaches. It necessary know future in teaching programs. Our research higher institution Ecuador focused on providing perspectives programs by analyzing programs’ designs, students professors’ needs innovative education. We used descriptive/exploratory case study method, employing quantitative surveys qualitative interviews, focus groups benchmarking as instruments. The were applied 337 current students, 384 potential 313 graduates Educational Sciences. conducted interviews with 20 experts from Mexico, Spain, Colombia Ecuador. held 32 professionals, including rectors, principals, specialists primary, secondary teachers. Benchmarking was our analysis ten universities. results five elements that units (1) characteristics programs, (2) student requirements, (3) required modalities, (4) (5) data may be interest decision-makers, academicians, researchers, citizens interested professional other disciplinary areas.

Language: Английский

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Education 4.0 in Developing Economies: A Systematic Literature Review of Implementation Barriers and Future Research Agenda

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 13(22), P. 12763 - 12763

Published: Nov. 18, 2021

Education 4.0 (EDUC4) was driven by the onset of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) to meet labor market requirements resulting from learning that is customized, flexible, accessible, and skills-based. As concept EDUC4 develops popularity in education innovation research domains, various challenges about its implementation have emerged, especially developing economies. Thus, there a need investigate existing barriers implementation. Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement, systematic literature review journal articles Scopus database conducted. Of 299 generated initial search on Scopus, 30 met inclusion criteria were included review. The content analysis yielded 12 which include cybersecurity threat, costly, skills gap human capital, apprehensive stakeholders, lack training resources, collaboration, knowledge customization curriculum design, insufficient available technologies, health issues, time constraint material preparation, complexity platforms, foundation basic education. They then associated with seven themes better operationalization Higher Institutions (HEIs): (1) (2) infrastructure, (3) financial, (4) linkages, (5) educational management, (6) learners, (7) environment. Finally, theoretical predictive model constructed present causal relationships modeling problems implementing EDUC4. insights this work offer both practical perspectives stakeholders HEIs

Language: Английский

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Concepts, innovative technologies, learning approaches and trend topics in education 4.0: A scoping literature review

Social Sciences & Humanities Open, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9, P. 100902 - 100902

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Education 4.0 uses digital technologies, innovative methodologies, and learning spaces to improve the quality of education. It reflects changes brought about by fourth industrial revolution aims develop skills relevant current future technology scenarios. The transformation education presents challenges opportunities, requires collaborative participation industry, governments, universities, society. This work synthesize concepts 4.0, identify key competencies, approaches, trend topics, how it is being applied in engineering A scoping review was conducted following PRISMA statement. Scopus Web Science databases were used review. Bibliometric tools R Studio VOSviewer software employed summarize bibliometric data analyze results. analysis 528 selected documents revealed a significant growth publications from 2017 September 2023. Nearly half literature originated conference proceedings, 42.6% papers have not yet been cited. Moreover, five research clusters identified select related studying higher education, specifically education: concept, competency-based learning, specific technologies system, learning. use Industry technology, such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet Things, Virtual Labs, combined with active teaching gamification blended has points convergence trending topics within 4.0.

Language: Английский

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Design Framework Based on TEC21 Educational Model and Education 4.0 Implemented in a Capstone Project: A Case Study of an Electric Vehicle Suspension System

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 13(11), P. 5768 - 5768

Published: May 21, 2021

Nowadays, engineering students have to improve specific competencies tackle the challenges of 21st-century-industry, referred as Industry 4.0. Hence, this article describes integration and implementation Education 4.0 strategies with new educational model our university respond needs society. The TEC21 Educational Model implemented at Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico aims develop disciplinary transversal for creative strategic problem-solving present future challenges. 4.0, opposed traditional education, seeks provide solutions these through innovative pedagogies supported by emerging technologies. This presents a case study Capstone project developed undergraduate students. proposed structure integrates laboratories, all linked industry. results multidisciplinary focused on an electric vehicle racing team are presented, composed elements development leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship. was collaboration between academia productive sector. verified students’ success acquiring necessary skills become technological leaders today’s modern One main contributions shown is suitable education framework bringing together characteristics established achieved experience based

Language: Английский

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Cybernetics of self-regulation, homeostasis, and fuzzy logic: foundational triad for assessing learning using artificial intelligence

Ensaio Avaliação e Políticas Públicas em Educação, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 33(126)

Published: Jan. 27, 2025

Abstract Today’s Education is increasingly mediated by digital technologies that imply new challenges need to be addressed in detail turn them into opportunities for advancement and evolution. Such the case of use artificial intelligence learning assessment processes, which forcing us rethink traditional methods, mechanisms, strategies assess student achievement, especially distance online Education. Given complexity above, this analytical essay proposes a look at developments support so-called “evaluation 4.0”, based on application fuzzy logic, homeostasis, cybernetics self-regulation. an would provide technical general understanding framework evaluation processes both teachers students promote more line with flexible often imprecise ambiguous nature performance associated skills fourth industrial revolution.

Language: Английский

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Empowering educators: A multi-case study investigating the transformative integration of generative AI tools for teaching in business education

Journal of Education for Business, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 11

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Language: Английский

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Empowering Voices

Advances in higher education and professional development book series, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 83 - 106

Published: Feb. 14, 2025

This study examines how student involvement affects democracy on higher education campuses. Mixed-methods research activism university policy and governance, including surveys, interviews, institutional document content analysis. Critical racism theory inclusive practices are highlighted in Yale University Bowdoin College case studies of movements that changed policy. The results show promotes changes a more fair campus. shows disadvantaged community narratives generate social change through storytelling framing activism. highlights the importance voices shaping democratic change, examining relationship between governance promoting ongoing engagement for progressive education.

Language: Английский

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Lesson Study as a Catalyst for Innovation in Ecuadorian English Classrooms: Teacher Experiences and Challenges

Kronos – The Language Teaching Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(2), P. 30 - 43

Published: Jan. 31, 2025

This study explores the implementation of Lesson Study (LS) as an innovative approach within Ecua dorian educational context, where innovation is emerging concept. With limited prior exposure to collaborative methodologies, many Ecuadorian teachers have yet engage in practices that promote shared learning and professional growth. The researchers aim investigate how LS, a model, can foster among educators by enhancing teamwork, responsibility, cooperative culture. Using qualitative methodology rooted narra tive inquiry, two volunteer English who participated LS workshop were interviewed depth capture their reflections perceptions tool. collected data analyzed through content analysis, allowing themes categories emerge around teachers' understanding role technology education. Key findings indicate while commonly viewed potential driver innovation, also recognize be achieved new teaching approaches aside from technology. was perceived beneficial method strengthens relationships introduces sustainable change practices. In conclusion, suggests has significant asset for educators, offering non-technological pathway improve encourage shift toward more

Language: Английский

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A Challenge-Based Learning Experience in Industrial Engineering in the Framework of Education 4.0

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 13(17), P. 9867 - 9867

Published: Sept. 2, 2021

Current tendencies of product, project and services development focus on a higher consideration the User Experience (UX). Therefore, traditional training teaching methodologies need to adapt prepare students develop strategies for problem solving their professional education. Such needs have risen interest in such as education Industry 4.0 has grown. This paper presents analyzes process results implementation methodology based Challenge-Based Learning (CBL). The describes followed, explaining precedents that led final case. It also mentions previous experiments product analysis home automation developments are linked technology. case’s implementation, experimentation integrated use Emotional Domotics (ED) Tools UX analysis, grant feedback compare students’ with bio-metrical emotional computational analysis. methodology, described through this document, allowed better understand experience some implications an interconnected system instant information feedback. them grasp part impact tendency towards Internet Things (IoT) is currently having, improvement proposals from students.

Language: Английский

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Opportunities to Develop Lifelong Learning Tendencies in Practice-Based Teacher Education: Getting Ready for Education 4.0

Future Internet, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 13(11), P. 292 - 292

Published: Nov. 19, 2021

Education 4.0 prepares new generations to develop the skills required perform in a technological, dynamic, and unpredictable world. The main barrier implementing schools is that teachers have not been trained for it. Given advances resources of technological field, teacher preparation will be insufficient if it focuses on but does incorporate necessary dispositions lifelong learning. Universities ethical imperative update education so can become learners. objective this study was understand whether practice-based curricula offer opportunities promote learning tendencies. We used sequential explanatory method. Quantitative qualitative instruments were applied pre-service (survey: n = 231, semi-structured interviews: 8), causal descriptive approaches supported by structural equation model constant comparative method, respectively. Data triangulation confirmed added depth relationship found. Practice provided educators activities assessment tasks curiosity, motivation, perseverance, self-learning regulation, when they are (i) systematic; (ii) relevant classroom work; (iii) presented with clear instructions effective rubrics; (iv) accompanied feedback focused task, soliciting reflection, performed peers trustworthy environment. This research may value universities looking renew their programs because shows only transform into teaching experts also

Language: Английский

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