Abstract:

Technology is moving rapidly and educators have to keep up with this fast pace. In the Education 4.0 framework, challenges of the fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) are addressed about the Malaysia Education Blueprint for Higher Education 2015-2025. It is imperative that students are equipped with ICT and collaborative skills and be interested in lifelong learning. They also need to have critical and creative thinking and communicative skills. Statistics show that the number of unemployed graduates in Malaysia is worrying; there are many possible causes for this. One of the most common causes is that employers look upon fresh graduates as liabilities who need to be provided with extra training before they can function adequately in their job. On this matter, have fresh graduates been equipped enough to face the industry? Are educators making themselves relevant by IR4.0? How can the Education 4.0 framework work for educators? Only time will reveal the true state of educators’ readiness. Education in the 21st century is all about embracing digital technology. The Government’s aspiration for our future generation is for them to be tech-savvy. This is living with the changing times. Shortly, according to a survey, some of the jobs today will no longer be relevant. New jobs will emerge and these will most likely be catering to the digital age. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh recently said that universities have to be prepared to adapt and change their curriculum and delivery so that graduates can fill in jobs, which are yet to emerge, and sunrising technology. In this article Lifelong Learning (LLL) is much more than taking an adult pottery class or reading a nonfiction book occasionally; it is about decision-making and problem-solving in everyday life. This literature review paper introduces a framework for LLL; emphasis more on how learning is designed, structured and continuous process of acquiring and expanding knowledge, skills, and depositions directed at providing the individual the opportunity to acquire all the knowledge, values, skills and understanding that person will require and need throughout lifetimes. The outcomes might help to stimulate and empowers the individuals to apply them with confidence, creativity, and enjoyment in all roles at the workplace or personal life. In conclusion, LLL will not only develop individuals to become responsible for themselves and their communities but understand and involve actively at all levels of their societies.

Keywords:

Education in the 21st century, Lifelong Learning (LLL), Education 4.0 framework, digital technology.