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The emergence of Education 4.0, driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution, demands a fundamental transformation of pedagogical practices to meet the evolving needs of the digital era. This review article aims to identify and analyze effective pedagogical strategies that support the development of 21st-century competencies such as digital literacy, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach through a systematic literature review, the study synthesizes findings from peer-reviewed journals, policy documents, and research reports published between 2014 and 2024. Relevant literature was selected using thematic keywords and filtered through inclusion criteria focused on quality, relevance, and recency. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key patterns in pedagogical innovations, implementation challenges, and policy implications. The review highlights the effectiveness of project-based learning, flipped classrooms, problem-based learning, and digital technology integration in enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. However, it also identifies significant challenges, including unequal access to technology, limited digital competence among educators, and resistance to educational change. The study contributes to the development of adaptive educational practices and provides a foundation for policy formulation to support transformative teaching in the digital age.
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