Reconstructing A Progressivism-Based Educational Paradigm to Address the Challenges of Society 5.0

Indah Pratiwi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Mahriyuni Mahriyuni, Doktor Pendidikan, Pascasarjana, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
Received: 2026-09-23
Accepted: 2026-10-18
Published: 2026-11-07

Abstract


Abstract: The rapid advancement of digital technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, cloud computing, and cyber-physical systems, has transformed education and human life. The emergence of Society 5.0, introduced by Japan, promotes a human-centered approach to technological development, requiring education to cultivate technological competence alongside critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and moral character. In this context, John Dewey’s philosophy of progressivism remains relevant through its emphasis on experiential learning, problem-solving, democratic education, and student-centered learning. This study aims to reconstruct a progressivism-based educational paradigm to address the challenges of Society 5.0. A qualitative literature review was employed by synthesizing recent Scopus-indexed international journal articles published within the last five years and scholarly books published within the last ten years. The findings indicate that the core principles of progressivism are compatible with the demands of Society 5.0 but require reconstruction through the integration of intelligent technologies, personalized learning, digital and data literacy, technological ethics, and twenty-first-century competencies. The novelty of this study is the Humanistic-Digital Progressivism Model, which integrates progressive humanistic values with digital technology as a foundation for future education. The study concludes that this reconstructed paradigm can foster adaptive, innovative, ethical, and human-centered learning while supporting lifelong learning, social responsibility, and holistic human development in Society 5.0.

Keywords: Educational Paradigm, Progressivism, Challenges, Society 5.0

Abstrak: Pesatnya kemajuan teknologi digital termasuk Kecerdasan Buatan (AI), (IoT), komputasi awan, dan sistem siber-fisik telah mengubah dunia pendidikan dan kehidupan manusia. Munculnya konsep Society 5.0 yang diperkenalkan oleh Jepang mendorong pendekatan pengembangan teknologi yang berpusat pada manusia; hal ini menuntut pendidikan untuk menumbuhkan kompetensi teknologi sekaligus kemampuan berpikir kritis, kreativitas, kolaborasi, komunikasi, dan karakter moral. Dalam konteks ini, filosofi progresivisme John Dewey tetap relevan berkat penekanannya pada pembelajaran berbasis pengalaman, pemecahan masalah, pendidikan demokratis, dan pembelajaran yang berpusat pada siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merekonstruksi paradigma pendidikan berbasis progresivisme guna menjawab tantangan Society 5.0. Metode tinjauan pustaka kualitatif digunakan dengan menyintesis artikel jurnal internasional terindeks Scopus yang diterbitkan dalam lima tahun terakhir serta buku-buku ilmiah yang diterbitkan dalam sepuluh tahun terakhir. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa prinsip-prinsip utama progresivisme selaras dengan tuntutan Society 5.0, namun memerlukan rekonstruksi melalui integrasi teknologi cerdas, pembelajaran yang dipersonalisasi, literasi digital dan data, etika teknologi, serta kompetensi abad ke-21. Kebaruan penelitian ini terletak pada Model Progresivisme Humanistik-Digital, yang memadukan nilai-nilai humanistik progresif dengan teknologi digital sebagai landasan bagi pendidikan masa depan. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa paradigma yang telah direkonstruksi tersebut mampu mendorong pembelajaran yang adaptif, inovatif, etis, dan berpusat pada manusia, sekaligus mendukung pembelajaran sepanjang hayat, tanggung jawab sosial, dan pengembangan manusia secara holistik di era Society 5.0.

Kata Kunci: Paradigma Pendidikan, Prograsivisme, Tantangan, Society 5.0


Keywords


Educational Paradigm, Progressivism, Challenges, Society 5.0

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