The contributors seek to reframe the debate on education and the outcomes we want from schools, moving away from the test-driven system to ensure students are equipped with the skills they need in the 21st Century.
Education forward: moving schools into the future
Assessment
Curriculum/subject related
Education theory
Professional development
Pupil development and support
Schools, teaching and management
System improvement and collaboration
Teacher CPD
Technology/ICT
Synopsis
A collection of essays from leading educators which seek to frame a new debate about education and what needs to be happening in schools to ensure children have the knowledge, skills and dispositions to thrive in the future.
The essays address issues that the authors believe really matter, such as, 'preparing our children for the test of life, not a life of tests.' Consequently, there needs to be a greater focus on qualities of mind such as perseverance, self-control, curiosity, concentration and empathy. Additionally, core skills in literacy and numeracy need to be complemented by digital literacy, oracy, problem-solving and other skills that are in demand.