Strengthening Student's Soft Skills in the Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0

摘要

The increasingly massive variety of digital polarization from various loci in the field of life both education, economy, politics, social and others is allegedly an indication of the birth of a 4th generation era (Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0). The implications of this era have an impact on students' attitudes and behaviors which are feared for loss of self- confidence as citizens because of the lack of various knowledge, attitudes, and skills that they have. Thus an effort is needed in strengthening citizens' soft skills (skills in communication, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, teamwork, information management, entrepreneurship, leadership, and professionalism) in this Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0. The methodology used in writing this article is a study of various literature both journals and books and other literature, with steps to study, compare and make conclusions. The conclusion of this article is that to be able to live surfing in the Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0 this requires systematic and organized/programmed efforts, one of which is through the field of learning-oriented education by utilizing current technological sophistication.