Readiness in implementing teacher training programmes based on industrial revolution 4.0: evidence from Malaysian public universities

Abstract

Since its introduction, the concept of Industrial Revolution 4.0 has received massive intention all around the world. Subsequently, this revolution has brought changes in all fields including higher education. Various propositions have been made towards transforming educational settings parallel with the elements of industrial revolution 4.0. However, there are different reactions from educators regarding this transformation. This study aimed to identify the readiness of educators to implement the elements of industrial revolution 4.0 in Teacher Training Programs in Malaysian Public Universities. The respondents involved in this study consisted of 61 lecturers from 14 public universities in Malaysia. Logit value analysis using Rasch Measurement Analysis found that the respondents’ readiness towards the implementation was at a moderate level (logit = 0.156). Specifically, respondents had a higher level of readiness to implement the constructs related to teaching methods as compared to the constructs related to the implementation methods. Overall, it was found that the lecturers’ readiness to implement elements of IR 4.0 was still at a moderate level. Thus, there should be efforts to apply elements of industrial revolution 4.0 in higher education to equip our future teachers with the skills and knowledge for them to impart to the future generation.