Readiness of Bulacan Agricultural State College’s Faculty on FIRe (Fourth Industrial Revolution)

Abstract

This research evaluates the faculty members of Bulacan Agricultural State College's degree of readiness for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIRe) through assessment of their knowledge and competencies. Descriptive method was used to determine the demographic profile, knowledge profile, competency, and readiness of the faculty. Correlation was used to analyze the relationship between level of knowledge and competencies with the readiness of the respondents with FIRe. The findings revealed that most of the respondents are female in their prime working age (25-54 years old) with less than 5 years of experience in teaching. Moreover, they have moderate knowledge on FIRe technologies because some of them are typically owned and used
technologies by the respondents that were elevated during the Covid-19 pandemic. The links between knowledge, competences, and readiness were investigated using regression and correlation analysis. Knowledge levels and readiness were shown to be strongly positively correlated, suggesting that as faculty members' knowledge grows, and so does their readiness for FIRe. Furthermore, there were favorable relationships found between preparedness and competencies, including technological, pedagogical, content, and their combinations. These findings highlight the significance of ongoing training and support to improve knowledge and competencies and help to understand the current status of faculty preparedness with FIRe technology. The research offers valuable perspectives for academic establishments seeking to harmonize their faculty development initiatives with the requirements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.