Applied Degree Education and the Future of Work: Education 4.0

Education 4.0 is the changes in the education sector in response to Industry 4.0, which is impacting the ways in which the world of work and our everyday lives are becoming increasingly automated. This edited volume sets the stage for discussion on Education 4.0, with a focus on applied degree education and the future of work. It includes contributions that show real-world outcomes with students and industry as partners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 363 pages
Publication date: 17 May 2021
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

Education 4.0, a transformative concept in response to Industry 4.0's digital revolution, is poised to revolutionize the education sector. This paradigm shift encompasses the integration of cutting-edge technologies, such as blended learning, artificial intelligence, data analytics, BYOD devices, process automation, and curriculum renewal, to create smart campus environments that cater to the evolving needs of the workforce and society.

In the applied degree sector, this transformation is particularly evident, as leaders, educators, and partners embrace innovative practices to prepare students for the dynamic world of work. Applied educational practice and research play a pivotal role in this endeavor, with contributions showcasing real-world outcomes and collaboration between students, industry, and professions.

This edited volume, spanning a diverse range of topics, aims to profile and enhance the contribution of applied educational practice and research, particularly in the applied degree sector. It includes thought-provoking contributions that explore the role of education and educators in the age of Education 4.0, the future of work, industrial partnerships, work-integrated learning, vocational and professional practices, students, industry, and professions as partners, employability skills and qualities for the 21st-century world of work, innovative pedagogy and instructional design, adaptive learning technologies, and data analytics, assessment, and feedback.

Contributors from various parts of the world in higher education, including Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Macau, Singapore, and the United Kingdom, contribute their expertise and perspectives to this comprehensive volume.

By examining the intersection of Education 4.0 and applied degree education, this edited volume sets the stage for meaningful discussions and insights into the future of work and education. It provides valuable perspectives and practical strategies for educators, policymakers, and industry leaders to navigate the transformative landscape and prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the digital age.

Weight: 575g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811531446
Edition number: 1st ed. 2020