Soft Skills-Based Curriculum Implementation: a Response to Educational Challenges in the Vuca and Tuna Era

Dedy Haryadi Hasan; Almuhajir Almuhajir; Mukhlisuddin Ilyas

doi:10.56806/jh.v6i2.259

Authors

Dedy Haryadi Hasan Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthanah Nahrasiyah, Lhokseumawe
Al Muhajir Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthanah Nahrasiyah, Lhokseumawe
Mukhlisuddin Ilyas Universitas Almuslim

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56806/jh.v6i2.259

Keywords:

Soft Skills, VUCA, TUNA, Transformative Curriculum

Abstract

In the context of rapid global transformation conditions marked by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), with turbulence, uncertainty, novelty, and ambiguity (TUNA), conventional education systems are progressively insufficient in equipping students for future problems. This study examines the deployment of syllabuses focused on soft skills as a strategic response to educational disruptions. This research examines the integration of soft skills—namely communication, critical thinking, adaptability, and emotional intelligence—into curriculum design, pedagogy, and evaluation using qualitative case studies from various geopolitical contexts. The findings indicate that incorporating soft skills cultivates learner resilience, improves collaborative problem-solving, and provides students with competences necessary for addressing the evolving challenges of the 21st century. The study emphasises that policy implications, curriculum, and institutional support are essential elements affecting successful implementation. The research proposes a transformative educational approach that aligns curriculum development with the requirements of the VUCA-TUNA environment, emphasising human-centred, future-ready learning.

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