Characterization of the Teaching Profile Within the Framework of Education 4.0

Abstract

Education 4.0 postulates the flexible combining of digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving in training environments linked to real-world scenarios. Therefore, teachers are challenged to find or develop new methods and resources to integrate into their curricula to help students develop these desirable and necessary skills; hence, the question: What are the characteristics of a teacher to consider within the framework of Education 4.0? This article presents a study carried out in a higher education institution in Ecuador. The objective was to identify the teaching profile required in new careers within the framework of Education 4.0. The descriptive, exploratory methodology applied quantitative and qualitative instruments (surveys) to 337 undergraduate students in education careers and 313 graduates. It also included interviews with 20 experts in the educational field and five focus groups with 32 rectors, school principals, university professors and specialists in the educational area. The data was triangulated, and the results were categorized in (a) processes as facilitators (b), soft skills, (c) human sense and (d) use of technologies. This article may be of value to administrators, educational and social entrepreneurs, trainers, and decision-makers interested in implementing innovative training programs.

Designing a Media Literacy Training Curriculum Framework for Junior High School Teachers

“…Teachers must be able to efficiently integrate and teach both traditional literacy skills and new literacy skills within a confined curriculum and limited time (Hutchison et al, 2012). In the context of Education 4.0, teachers are challenged to develop new methods and resources to integrate into their planning and help students develop digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills (Montoya et al, 2021). Furthermore, teachers' personal competence in media literacy, including the ability to select, understand, and utilize online content, is crucial for effective teaching (Saptono, 2022).…”

Availability of implementation of standards of digital competence of secondary education teachers

“…There is a mismatch between the skills teachers have and those needed to develop those skills in students. Teachers cannot develop the necessary skills in students if they themselves do not possess them (Ramírez-Montoya, Loaiza-Aguirre, Zúñiga-Ojeda, & Portuguez-Castro, 2021;Arslan, 2019). To achieve a certain level or increase the level of digital competence, teachers take professional development courses or learn the knowledge they need for their profession (Cigognini & Parigi, 2016).…”

Education 4.0 and 5.0: integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) for personalized and adaptive learning

“…Education 2.0 saw the advent of multimedia and the infusion of technology into classrooms, shi ing towards interactive and engaging learning experiences. Education 3.0 emphasized student-centric learning, collaborative environments, and the integration of web-based tools, laying the foundation for the current era of digital education [8][9][10][11].…”

“…e integration of AI not only facilitates personalized learning paths but also enables adaptive systems that dynamically respond to the learner's progress, fostering a more e cient and e ective educational process [23][24][25][26]. e transition from Education 4.0 to the emerging Education 5.0 signi es a deepening commitment to individualized learning experiences [8][9][10]. Education 5.0 envisions a future where the symbiotic relationship between human intelligence and AI optimizes the augmentation of learners' cognitive abilities, transcending traditional educational boundaries [15,16].…”

“…e ndings revealed signi cant enhancements in academic outcomes among students who interacted with AI tutors compared to those in conventional classroom setups. e individualized feedback and customized learning paths o ered by AI systems emerged as pivotal elements contributing to the observed improvements in student success [3,[7][8][9]. Furthermore, the recent studies delved into the role of AI in fostering fairness and inclusivity in education.…”