Education 4.0: The Effectiveness of VARK Learning Style towards Actualising Industrial Revolution 4.0

Abstract

While Industrial Revolution 4.0 is a name given to the current trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies which includes cyber-physical systems, the internet, cloud computing and cognitive computing, Education 4.0 is a response to the needs of it where human and technology are coordinating together to empower new opportunities. This article examines the parties affected by Industrial Revolution 4.0 in relation to preparation needed for them to survive, with reference to Malaysia perspective. Moving forward, this article analyses whether VARK learning style is an appropriate model to measure skills and competencies of learners in an effort to match of what Industrial Revolution 4.0 has to offer. This qualitative research utilizes secondary data gained from scientific database analysis and library research including documents on Industrial Revolution 4.0, Education 4.0 & VARK model. These data were analysed. The study reveals that employees & administrators, generation z as well as educators are relevant learners in the preparation of Industrial Revolution 4.0. Further, VARK learning style is proven ineffective due to imperfect research on such model, combined with the hurdles to implement it in real-life situation and subject to mistakes and oversights in their judgement. This article concludes by stressing the need for policymaker to explore new teaching strategies and evaluate their effectiveness to ensure the learners are prepared to embrace changes and reduce a potential threat of technological unemployment.