The principles of vocational teacher professional education in the era of Industrial Revolution 4.0
Agus Setiawan, Dinn Wahyudin, Iwa Kuntadi, Yoyoh Jubaedah, Pupung Purnawarman, Rasto, Agusti Tamrin, Riyadi

Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

Abstract

The TVET sector plays an important role in the development of human resources in the global competition. For this reason, the Indonesian government has issued Presidential Instruction Number 9 of 2016 concerning the revitalization of vocational high schools. This paper discusses the important principles of future vocational teacher education as the basis for designing a model for vocational teacher education programs. This study uses a literature review method followed by a Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The literature review was conducted to find out the concepts, principles and theories of teacher education, both in Indonesia and in other countries. FGDs were conducted to formulate important principles in the formulation of vocational teacher education design. Based on the results of the study, the following conclusions were obtained: (1) Vocational teacher professional education need to have an educator certificate and a certificate of expertise. (2) There is a need to differ in the learning load of vocational teacher education for students with education and non-educational undergraduate backgrounds. (3) Vocational teacher education needs to equip 21st century skills and skills needed in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. (4) Implementing innovative learning such as project-based and problem-based learning models. (5) Strengthening the ability to reflect on learning outcomes as a part of continuous professional development. (6) Strengthening leadership in learning. (7) Having comprehensive knowledge of the education ecosystem. (8) Strengthening the internal and external quality assurance system in vocational teacher professional education system. (9) Optimizing the role of industries involvement in vocational teacher professional education. (10) Implementing the principle of independent learning in vocational teacher professional education.

Keywords: teacher education, vocational, professional, TVET

Topic: Global Issues in Education and Research