Systematic review on the application of metacognitive strategies and the benefits of education 4.0 for graduate employability and learning sustainability

Ahmad Nasaruddin, Nur Sakinah and Nordin, Mohd. Shukri and Sahrir, Muhammad Sabri and Mohamad Ali, Afiza and Aris, Haziqah Zulaikha and Abdul Hamid, Zaidatul Akmal (2026) Systematic review on the application of metacognitive strategies and the benefits of education 4.0 for graduate employability and learning sustainability. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 15 (1). pp. 1116-1135. E-ISSN 2226-6348

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Abstract

The integration of metacognitive strategies and Education 4.0 is influential in enhancing employability and learning sustainability. However, there is a gap in systematic review papers focusing on this integration. Therefore, this review was conducted to explore this phenomenon by examining journal articles discussing challenges in employability and learning sustainability, alongside the application of metacognitive strategies and Education 4.0 benefits. Following Cooper’s and PRISMA guidelines, a systematic review was conducted across six major databases, screening articles published from 2017 until 2022, resulting in 49 studies in the final analysis. The findings revealed that the majority of studies were empirical, with diverse methodologies and a strong geographical focus on Asia. Four major themes were identified discussing the challenges in employability and barriers to learning sustainability as well as the application of metacognitive strategies and the benefits of Education 4.0. This review could significantly enhance educational outcomes by fostering learner engagement, benefit educators by improving teaching practices through tailored instruction, and address the skill gap by strengthening industry-academia ties, thus better preparing students for their future careers.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Employability, Learning Sustainability, Metacognitive Strategies, Education 4.0, Systematic Review
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1044 Internet in Education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education > Department of Curriculum & Instruction Centre for Languages and Pre-University Academic Development (CELPAD) Kulliyyah of Education Kulliyyah of Sustainable Tourism and Contemporary Languages
Depositing User:	Dr Mohd Shukri Nordin
Date Deposited:	08 Jun 2026 12:32
Last Modified:	08 Jun 2026 12:32
Queue Number:	2026-05-Q3589
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/129176

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