EDUCATION 4.0: THE FUTURE STARTS TODAY

Abstract

This study investigated how Education 4.0 could contribute to the transformation of teaching and learning in schools, considering the challenges and opportunities that arise with its implementation. The objective was to analyze the main characteristics of Education 4.0, identify the implications of this approach for the school curriculum, educators, evaluation and the impact of technologies on the development of essential competencies and skills. The methodology adopted was a bibliographic research, which analyzed articles, dissertations, books and academic publications on the subject. The results indicated that Education 4.0 transforms the role of the educator, who ceases to be the transmitter of knowledge to become a facilitator of learning, requiring continuous training of teachers. Assessment was also identified as personalized and continuous, using data to adjust teaching to the individual needs of students. In addition, it was observed that the integration of technologies into the school curriculum provides a flexible adaptation in line with the demands of the labor market. In the final considerations, it was concluded that Education 4.0 offers important opportunities for educational innovation, but that its implementation faces significant challenges, such as the need for investments in infrastructure and the training of educators. It is recommended that future studies explore the effectiveness of teaching 4.0 methodologies and the analysis of public policies for effective implementation.