Education trends that cannot be ignored in 2023
education is moving toward more responsible learning whose endgame is not simply a good job.
Published: 03:01 PM,Jan 02,2023 | EDITED : 07:01 PM,Jan 02,2023
The world of education is seeing changes at an unprecedented pace and not being aware of them will only make teachers, students and others involved in education, including parents, play a catch up game. Some changes may be temporary and not stand the test of time, but most are part of an ongoing debate in which students are equal stakeholders in their education and their voices need to be heard.
Here are the important trends to look out for in 2023.
The growth of hybrid and flexible learning: Following the pandemic lockdowns, there is no turning back to traditional classroom teaching, where teachers give information and students absorb it. The focus in a classroom has shifted from teaching to learning. Research is showing that students would like to have material to read outside class, with classroom time being used more effectively for discussions and practice.
Incorporating soft skills: Although teamwork and critical thinking have always been part of a classroom experience, there is now a conscious application of these skills in a way that makes students aware of how they are using them. Indeed, a top recruitment company, suggests soft skills include communication, adaptability, creativity and time management. Students need to know that they are actually being given, and are using these skills in their classrooms.
Technology-driven teaching: Research has shown that gaming is one of the most effective ways of conveying new concepts and ideas. Growing up with visual stimuli, young learners are digital natives and learning needs to use these innate skills to convey information, ideas as well as their application.
Moving away from 4-year university programmes: Internationally, only 6.5 per cent of the population has a university degree, according to the Huffington Post. Even in developed countries like the United States of America, only 34 per cent have a college or a university degree. This means that secondary school education must embrace other options which are becoming popular among students, including entrepreneurship and technical education.
Socially responsible education: With the huge challenges of climate change, education is moving toward more responsible learning whose endgame is not simply a good job. Social responsibility, empathy and sustainability are important concepts which will be focused on in the coming years.
Online learning: In many ways, education has become democratised through technology. MOOCs [Massive open online courses] are often freely available to those with access to the internet. These courses help to re-skill, catch up on education or pursue hobbies. They are a real game-changer, as expert and academic knowledge is no longer behind expensive books and paid scholarship.
Education is an ever growing, changing and dynamic field. Very often, it reflects the concerns and thoughts of society. By not recognising changes in the skills and interests of learners, education is in danger of being outdated. This does not mean that all trends and fashions need to be implemented, but understanding key trends in education will ensure that students, young or old, will benefit from a system that is thoughtful and proactive.
Here are the important trends to look out for in 2023.
The growth of hybrid and flexible learning: Following the pandemic lockdowns, there is no turning back to traditional classroom teaching, where teachers give information and students absorb it. The focus in a classroom has shifted from teaching to learning. Research is showing that students would like to have material to read outside class, with classroom time being used more effectively for discussions and practice.
Incorporating soft skills: Although teamwork and critical thinking have always been part of a classroom experience, there is now a conscious application of these skills in a way that makes students aware of how they are using them. Indeed, a top recruitment company, suggests soft skills include communication, adaptability, creativity and time management. Students need to know that they are actually being given, and are using these skills in their classrooms.
Technology-driven teaching: Research has shown that gaming is one of the most effective ways of conveying new concepts and ideas. Growing up with visual stimuli, young learners are digital natives and learning needs to use these innate skills to convey information, ideas as well as their application.
Moving away from 4-year university programmes: Internationally, only 6.5 per cent of the population has a university degree, according to the Huffington Post. Even in developed countries like the United States of America, only 34 per cent have a college or a university degree. This means that secondary school education must embrace other options which are becoming popular among students, including entrepreneurship and technical education.
Socially responsible education: With the huge challenges of climate change, education is moving toward more responsible learning whose endgame is not simply a good job. Social responsibility, empathy and sustainability are important concepts which will be focused on in the coming years.
Online learning: In many ways, education has become democratised through technology. MOOCs [Massive open online courses] are often freely available to those with access to the internet. These courses help to re-skill, catch up on education or pursue hobbies. They are a real game-changer, as expert and academic knowledge is no longer behind expensive books and paid scholarship.
Education is an ever growing, changing and dynamic field. Very often, it reflects the concerns and thoughts of society. By not recognising changes in the skills and interests of learners, education is in danger of being outdated. This does not mean that all trends and fashions need to be implemented, but understanding key trends in education will ensure that students, young or old, will benefit from a system that is thoughtful and proactive.