May 26, 2008

Future of Education

Future of schools, colleges, universities, education. Pupils need broader perspective. Preparation of children and teenagers for life. Syllabus and curriculum. Grades and exams. How examinations are poor test of workplace skills. Challenges of parents and teachers. Purpose of education. World changing faster than you can plan a syllabus. Teaching methods and trends. Teaching materials. Preparing students for uncertain world. Video on future of education, high schools, colleges, universities, curriculum, syllabus, exams, assessments, business schools, MBAs, degree courses - by Dr Patrick Dixon, conference keynote speaker for NAIS.