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The Significance of Knowledge Management in Reaching the Fourth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG-4) and Enhancing Teacher Professionalism

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The goal of management in this twenty-first century is elevating the effectiveness of knowledge work and knowledgeable humans (knowledge workers) as the most valuable assets by utilizing intellectual capital in the knowledge management process. This research highlights the important role of knowledge management as an integral strategy that supports the collection, management, storage, and dissemination of knowledge to maximize teacher potential through increasing academic qualifications and teacher competence in achieving SDG-4 (Quality Education). This research used qualitative methodologies combined with descriptive approaches and a systematic literature review (SLR). The review process identifies relevant studies published in academic databases and scholarly journals limited to the past ten years (2013-2024). The findings of this research indicate that knowledge management contributes to facilitating collaboration between teachers, providing quick access to quality educational resources, and improving continuous learning. The application of knowledge management helps to accelerate the professionalism of teachers through personalized, evidence-based training, facilitate the transfer of experiences and best practices, and improve the curriculum’s acceleration and learning methodologies. In conclusion, this study shows that knowledge management significantly contributes to achieving SDG-4 and enhancing the quality of teacher professionalism, emphasizing the importance of efficient knowledge management practice in realizing the goal of inclusive, equitable, high-quality education and providing possibilities for lifelong learning for everyone.

Source: The Eurasia Proceedings of Educational and Social Sciences

DOI: 10.55549/epess.828

Authors: Jam’iyyatul Khoiriyah, Ali Imron, Sunarni Sunarni

Institution: State University of Malang

Language: English

Topic: Knowledge Management in Higher Education

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan