Thread by @therealjohntan

What's in store for the next 100 years of education?

Hint: It looks nothing like education today.

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1/ Schools are not adequately preparing students for the world they live in.

Too narrow a focus on academic skills.

Counter-productive learning environments.

Assessment that is far too standardised.

Very little based on real-world concepts that students can relate to.

2/ Education should be personalised.

Schools are made up of real, one of a kind people.

Help students discover how they learn best.

Empower them to take an active role in their learning experiences.

3/ Equip kids with essential life skills:

Communication
Critical thinking
Collaboration
Creativity
Resilience
Grit

"Think of the competencies people need to make their way in the world now and to engage with the world the way it seems to be evolving." - Sir Ken Robinson

4/ A different approach to teaching, from sage on the stage to guide on the side.

"A group of you are going somewhere unknown and you have a trustworthy friend, who also doesn’t know where you are going, but who could be useful." - Sugata Mitra

5/ Education should be global.

Connectivity and global awareness.

"To be a participating citizen, you need to be educated to understand the complexities of the world in which we live." - Eileen Lento

6/ Children should be involved in shaping the future of education.

Empower students to harness all of the tools and opportunities at their fingertips to take control of their own learning and experiences.

7/ This thread is a summary of an essay written by @KateRobinson89 for @HundrEDorg

the-educator.org/whats-store-ne…

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