What are we waiting for?
We urgently need unfettered thinking, creativity and fearlessness to take on the challenges and opportunities in a global, hyper-connected world. Read the attached article from Jan Owen (FYA)
Online Learning – Lessons to Learn
Daphne Koller is enticing top universities to put their most intriguing courses online for free — not just as a service, but as a way to research how people learn – what lessons can we learn from this for our schools? Check out her TED Talk on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6FvJ6jMGHU
The Testing Emperor Finally Has No Clothes
The overemphasis on testing has led many teachers to eliminate projects and activities that provide students with an opportunity to be creative and imaginative, and scripted curriculum has become the norm in many classrooms. See attached article for more.
Singapore admits “We are winning the wrong race in Education” PISA Results
Singapore’s Minister for Education, Ng Chee Meng, projected graphs depicting Singapore’s stellar PISA results. He then juxtaposed these to OECD data on student wellbeing, and also of innovation in the economy, revealing Singapore in the lowest quartile. His conclusion was stark: “we’ve been winning the wrong race”.
The New Work Smarts
Independent education policy think tank, Mitchell Institute at Victoria University, said the latest report by Foundation for Young Australians strengthens calls to transform education in Australia. The New Work Smarts report adds to mounting evidence for capabilities like critical thinking, creativity and collaboration to be prioritised in education. It is becoming more and more di!cult for young people to find meaningful jobs without bold education changes. This report is attached. PAY ATTENTION!!