Promoting 21st Century Skills for Facing Industry 4.0 in English for Written Business Communication Course: Students’ Perception

Abstract

The rapid development of technology had triggered the commencement of industry 4.0 in society. This condition also impacted the demands in educational world. Students required to master skills to be ready facing industry 4.0 after graduated. This paper aimed to investigate the students’ perception toward the promotion of 21 Century Skills in English for Written Business & Communication course as to prepare them in facing Industry 4.0 in the future. 90 students whom enrolled English for Written Business Communication course were analyzed. Case study method and data source triangulation were conducted to reach the conclusion. Result showed collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking skills were developed during the course. Facing industry 4.0, the students also need to master problem solving, critical thinking, creativity, and coordinating with others. It can be concluded that the course has promoted the 21 Century Skills that the students need to face industry 4.0 in the future.