Title: Integrating the elements of IR4.0 into teaching and learning: are polytechnic lecturers ready?

Authors: Chee Sern Lai; Usha Chundran; Suhaizal Hashim; Ming Foong Lee; A. Ana

Addresses: Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Malaysia ' Dato' Bentara Luar Secondary School, 83000 Batu Pahat, Malaysia ' Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia 86400 Batu Pahat, Malaysia ' Faculty of Technical and Vocational Education, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia 86400 Batu Pahat, Malaysia ' Faculty of Technology and Vocational Education, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia 40154 Bandung, Indonesia

Abstract: This study was conducted to examine polytechnic lecturers' readiness level towards teaching and learning based on IR 4.0 in terms of knowledge and skills. The survey technique was used as research design in which 222 lecturers from three polytechnics in the State of Johor were selected as respondents. A questionnaire was used to obtain survey data from the respondents. The findings show that the lecturers' readiness in the aspects of knowledge (M = 2.84; SD = 0.86) and skills (M = 2.69; SD = 0.82) are at a moderate level. In conclusion, the stakeholders, such as the Ministry of Higher Education, should take pragmatic action to improve the knowledge and skills of polytechnic lecturers so that they are better prepared to apply the IR 4.0 elements in the teaching process and subsequently produce quality graduates who are able to meet the needs of the industry.

Keywords: Industrial Revolution 4.0; readiness; knowledge; skill; polytechnics.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPSPM.2024.142349

International Journal of Public Sector Performance Management, 2024 Vol.14 No.3/4, pp.465 - 476

Received: 18 Apr 2020
Accepted: 18 May 2021
Published online: 25 Oct 2024 *

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