.As more test-based targets are set each year, the focus on the annual standardised test becomes ever more intense, and the education debate is narrowed, and as it narrows, we ignore some of the big trends that are causing considerable damage to our education systems
How do schools play its part? A new model is required. At first blush, this report is in line with folk knowledge that sees the common denominator for occupations in decline to be a lack of high-level education. However, the World Economic Forum also predicts occupations such as paralegals, accountants, administration managers, executive secretaries, and data entry clerks to contract. That’s because the common denominator isn’t education; it’s job-ready skills. However, should not our eduction system be the vehicle to job-ready skills? The second download gives examples of schools showing the way. have a look!