This is an important topic as the new industrial revolution involving AI will radically change th... more This is an important topic as the new industrial revolution involving AI will radically change the working context. Now that machines are taking over routines, people need higher level thinking and communication to tackle the huge world problems that are presenting bowing us down. This aspect could do with unpacking more clearly. The experts consider that the drive to pass exams and compare education internationally has driven curriculum along the path of learning facts rather than developing the personal and practical abilities now needed, such as effective communication and higher level thinking. There are initiatives such as the Poloeuropa Education for Robotics that are targeting the skill lack amongst the population. World Bank studies suggest 60% of the population lack the necessary abilities for new jobs. It would be useful to unpack the topic in this direction to clarify what nations need to do to cope with the present skill mismatch.
This review summarises the main messages of a book “_Life Challenges, Diverse Identities & Creati... more This review summarises the main messages of a book “_Life Challenges, Diverse Identities & Creative Solutions_” (Sage & Matteucci, 2023), with authors contributing from across the world, who have come together to consider life today at a watershed time in history. Technology is rapidly transforming how we live and people movements across the world are changing national lifestyles. Different living approaches are the result of varying climates, landscapes and traditions that have evolved over the centuries worldwide. This means that there are cultural customs not always accepted by nations receiving immigrants, as views, values and routine behaviours conflict. The sections below look at these issues and pose solutions for society to move forward from the tensions and hate presently generated.
This is an important topic as the new industrial revolution involving AI will radically change th... more This is an important topic as the new industrial revolution involving AI will radically change the working context. Now that machines are taking over routines, people need higher level thinking and communication to tackle the huge world problems that are presenting bowing us down. This aspect could do with unpacking more clearly. The experts consider that the drive to pass exams and compare education internationally has driven curriculum along the path of learning facts rather than developing the personal and practical abilities now needed, such as effective communication and higher level thinking. There are initiatives such as the Poloeuropa Education for Robotics that are targeting the skill lack amongst the population. World Bank studies suggest 60% of the population lack the necessary abilities for new jobs. It would be useful to unpack the topic in this direction to clarify what nations need to do to cope with the present skill mismatch.
This review summarises the main messages of a book “_Life Challenges, Diverse Identities & Creati... more This review summarises the main messages of a book “_Life Challenges, Diverse Identities & Creative Solutions_” (Sage & Matteucci, 2023), with authors contributing from across the world, who have come together to consider life today at a watershed time in history. Technology is rapidly transforming how we live and people movements across the world are changing national lifestyles. Different living approaches are the result of varying climates, landscapes and traditions that have evolved over the centuries worldwide. This means that there are cultural customs not always accepted by nations receiving immigrants, as views, values and routine behaviours conflict. The sections below look at these issues and pose solutions for society to move forward from the tensions and hate presently generated.
Reaching the 2025 quarter century must be a time for review, reflection and refinement. The world... more Reaching the 2025 quarter century must be a time for review, reflection and refinement. The world is a more dangerous place for people today than in recent times, with many nations experiencing tensions, disarray and possible collapse. Edward Gibbon, the historian, said of Athens' downfall: "In the end, more than freedom, they wanted a comfortable life, and they lost it all-security, comfort and freedom. When the Athenians finally wanted not to give to society but for society to give to them, when the freedom they wished for most was freedom from responsibility, then Athens ceased to be free and was never free again" (1997, Azquotes.com).This article discusses the duty of a nation's education system to develop learners so that they can create secure, free, peaceful and happy societies. Iceland and Finland, scoring highly on peace and happiness indexes, are considered for what they can teach us all. Their holistic, flexible education systems are viewed as vital for producing well-being. They are backed by government policies that expect all residents to have a common sense of belonging-respecting national traditions and obeying laws. In dealing with challenges it is vital to share experiences. A positive of recent years has been increasing travel and technology to acquaint more people with life realities across the world for better understanding. The introduction discusses practice models, followed by 3 sections 1.) Successful Societies: Iceland and Finland 2) Educational Principles, and 3) Intercultural Communication Matters.
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