DELVING INTO THE NEEDS OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS' DIGITAL COMPETENCY

Abstract

The current digital changes in the industrial world of work impacted the need for education in terms of equipping students with future skills. This situation requires teachers to adjust their instructional strategies in response to the present requirements of their students. The current educational approach provides students with exposure to the challenges and requirements of the modern era, characterised by the swift progression of technological advancements. Therefore, it is imperative that teachers possess the necessary competence to adapt and stay abreast of these current advancements in technology. Reports indicate a deficiency in teachers' integration of technology into their teaching activities in the subjects of Design and Technology (D&T). Hence, this study aims to determine the required complementary skills that are essential to D&T teachers in order to ensure that their competencies are in line with the demand of digitalization in education. This study employed a comprehensive literature method by analysing sufficient articles in journals that related to the scope of the study. The findings of the study identified digital literacy, technology integration, and technical competency as skills that teachers should possess in delivering D&T subjects to meet the demands of digitalization in education. Therefore, the outcome of this study provides valuable insights into emerging skill requirements for teachers in the D&T subjects, which are in line with current demands and trends. Consequently, this research offers valuable insights for stakeholders. These insights can be used to ensure that D&T teachers are equipped with the current competencies that align with the demands of digitalization education.