"Which is the best education system in the world?" This analysis is useful background to the #TortoiseEducationSummit session on that topic at 9am BST today members.tortoisemedia.com/2020/06/22/edu…
For more info about today's #TortoiseEducationSummit see torto.se/joinhere
Good discussion at #TortoiseEducationSummit about a potential "Open School" to extend some of the ideas behind a real UK success story, the "Open University". The idea has sparked real interest at the BBC theguardian.com/education/2020…
There is no "one size fits all" educational solution, just as there's no one ideal diet for everyone. But some diets are better, for some people, than others. And it can make good sense to change your diet. Likewise with education systems, surely? #TortoiseEducationSummit
"Comparison is the thief of joy" - attributed to Theodore Roosevelt. But without occasional comparisons, how will we know which practices in education systems are actually "best", and worth sharing? #TortoiseEducationSummit
"Should we abolish exams? It’s almost impossible to imagine a world without them but are we examining the right people for the right reasons?" - briefing note for today's #TortoiseEducationSummit 10am BST session emphasises exams have multiple purposes members.tortoisemedia.com/2020/06/23/edu…
54% of the #TortoiseEducationSummit audience, who answered the poll, agreed that "exams do more harm than good"
Dylan William argues that education should have four purposes, but is overly dominated by just one - preparation for the world of work - rather than the others: prepare citizens for democracy; transmit culture; enable students to self-actualise #TortoiseEducationSummit
"What should we teach? What should be on the curriculum for the future: traditional subjects, equality and human rights, climate activism, or happiness training?" - briefing note for the #TortoiseEducationSummit 11am BST session members.tortoisemedia.com/2020/06/23/edu…
One answer to "what should we teach" is this set of "ten competences highly required" #TortoiseEducationSummit transhumanistparty.org.uk/ten_competence…
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