CREATING INCLUSIVE AND SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN THE 5.0 SOCIETY: CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Nor Saidi Mohamed Nasir, Baharudin Puteh

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The establishment of inclusive and supportive learning environments is crucial to empower students within the context of a 5.0 society. This article examines many approaches to enhance inclusion and support within educational environments, with a particular focus on the significance of cultivating favourable student experiences, active participation, and cultural sensitivity. The 5.0 society, while offering prospects for educational reform, encounters obstacles such as insufficient infrastructure and restricted availability of digital resources. To effectively tackle these difficulties, it is essential to foster cooperation among policymakers, educators, and stakeholders. This collaborative effort should include allocating resources towards infrastructure development, implementing digital literacy programs, and promoting equitable access efforts. Furthermore, the significance of curricular relevance and flexibility cannot be overstated to ensure that education remains in sync with the everchanging requirements of learners and the dynamic nature of the world. The establishment of collaboration and partnerships among stakeholders is of utmost importance in facilitating the process of educational reform. Policymakers assume a crucial role in establishing a conducive environment by means of policy changes. The importance of teacher professional development cannot be overstated as it plays a critical role in educating educators with the necessary skills to effectively traverse the complexities of the 5.0 society. Education, because to its focus on innovation, diversity, and lifelong learning, has significant importance in driving the functioning of society in the 5.0 era. It equips people with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate a future that is heavily influenced by technology and interconnectedness.


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