A Sustainable Vision for Technical Education 4.0 of Post COVID-19

Rabab I. EL-Nwasany (), Ali F. Bakr and Amira A. Fathi
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Rabab I. EL-Nwasany: Architecture Engineering Department, Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kafrelsheikh, Kafrelsheikh City 33511, Egypt
Ali F. Bakr: Architecture Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria City 21500, Egypt
Amira A. Fathi: Architecture Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, Alexandria City 21500, Egypt

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 21, 1-29

Abstract: The impacts of industry 4.0 have been reflected in education around the world as countries compete to formulate educational policies based on innovation and digitization in order to adapt to the IR 4.0. In this regard, a new approach to technical education 4.0 has been formulated. It seeks to integrate technical education with the technology developments that define the Industrial Revolution 4.0, emphasizing the importance of this alignment in promoting sustainable economic growth and fostering inclusive development. The paper highlights the strategies and techniques implemented in the design of technical education 4.0 school buildings, arriving at legislative and design recommendations for creating school buildings that are compatible with sustainable education, meet the needs of industry 4.0 building practices, and are supported by modern technologies. By using an integrated approach in terms of new design needs and new education needs that adapt to modern pandemics and prevent any diseases in the future, this research aims to present a new model for technical education 4.0 in the pandemic era in line with the sustainable development goals in the Education Strategy 2030. This study discusses the problems existing in the current situation of technical education schools in Egypt and comes up with a new model that is compatible with new design and educational needs. It is structured using new design strategies for technical education 4.0 schools based on design patterns for 21st century schools that meet industry 4.0 needs and address the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keywords: technical education 4.0; industry 4.0 challenges; post-COVID-19 schools; sustainable education; smart classroom; digital fabrication lab (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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