Rethinking education: towards a global common good?

Rethinking education: towards a global common good?

Author: UNESCO

Publisher: UNESCO Publishing

Published: 2015-05-26

Total Pages: 85

ISBN-13: 9231000888

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Economic growth and the creation of wealth have cut global poverty rates, yet vulnerability, inequality, exclusion and violence have escalated within and across societies throughout the world. Unsustainable patterns of economic production and consumption promote global warming, environmental degradation and an upsurge in natural disasters. Moreover, while we have strengthened international human rights frameworks over the past several decades, implementing and protecting these norms remains a challenge.These changes signal the emergence of a new global context for learning that has vital implications for education. Rethinking the purpose of education and the organization of learning has never been more urgent. This book is inspired by a humanistic vision of education and development, based on respect for life and human dignity, equal rights, social justice, cultural diversity, international solidarity and shared responsibility for a sustainable future. It proposes that we consider education and knowledge as global common goods, in order to reconcile the purpose and organization of education as a collective societal endeavour in a complex world.


AI and education

AI and education

Author: Miao, Fengchun

Publisher: UNESCO Publishing

Published: 2021-04-08

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 9231004476

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to address some of the biggest challenges in education today, innovate teaching and learning practices, and ultimately accelerate the progress towards SDG 4. However, these rapid technological developments inevitably bring multiple risks and challenges, which have so far outpaced policy debates and regulatory frameworks. This publication offers guidance for policy-makers on how best to leverage the opportunities and address the risks, presented by the growing connection between AI and education. It starts with the essentials of AI: definitions, techniques and technologies. It continues with a detailed analysis of the emerging trends and implications of AI for teaching and learning, including how we can ensure the ethical, inclusive and equitable use of AI in education, how education can prepare humans to live and work with AI, and how AI can be applied to enhance education. It finally introduces the challenges of harnessing AI to achieve SDG 4 and offers concrete actionable recommendations for policy-makers to plan policies and programmes for local contexts. [Publisher summary, ed]


Teaching with Compassion

Teaching with Compassion

Author: Peter Kaufman

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-07-16

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 1475836562

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In a world where students are often seen as test scores and not as human beings, where their well-being is challenged by poverty, intolerance, and bullying, and where technological innovations frequently erode genuine personal contact, compassionate teachers are needed more than ever. Teaching with Compassion offers practical tools and strategies designed to help educators foster a culture of care and compassion. Organized around an eight-point “Teaching with Compassion Oath,” this book draws on real life examples and exercises to demonstrate the power and potential of teaching from the heart. Written for both experienced and novice educators alike, Teaching with Compassion is sure to stimulate inquiry and provide ongoing inspiration.


Applied Degree Education and the Future of Learning

Applied Degree Education and the Future of Learning

Author: Christina Hong

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-06-03

Total Pages: 574

ISBN-13: 9811698120

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This book draws on the responses to learning and teaching and applied education futures thinking, that provide insights into the future of learning. It brings together more than 30 novel and important applied research and scholarly contributions from around the world, including Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mainland China, Malaysia, Morocco, Pakistan, and the UK. The chapters, including reflective essays and practice-based case examples, are divided into five major themes: • Future ready values and competencies for the future of work • Innovative pedagogies in applied degree learning and training • Driving student access, engagement, and success through digital technologies • Intelligent technologies: Embedding the new world of work into applied degrees • Lifelong learning, partnering, and the future of work This book is important for readers interested in international perspectives on the future of work and professional education.


The Confucian Concept of Learning

The Confucian Concept of Learning

Author: Duck-Joo Kwak

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-12-18

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 1351038362

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What does the Confucian heritage mean to modern East Asian education today? Is it invalid and outdated, or an irreplaceable cultural resource for an alternative approach to education? And to what extent can we recover the humanistic elements of the Confucian tradition of education for use in world education? Written from a comparative perspective, this book attempts to collectively explore these pivotal questions in search of future directions in education. In East Asian countries like China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan, Confucianism as a philosophy of learning is still deeply embedded in the ways people think of and practice education in their everyday life, even if their official language puts on the Western scientific mode. It discusses how Confucian concepts including rite, rote-learning and conformity to authority can be differently understood for the post-liberal and post-metaphysical culture of education today. The contributors seek to make sense of East Asian experiences of modern education, and to find a way to make Confucian philosophy of education compatible with the Western idea of liberal education. This book was originally published as a special issue of Educational Philosophy and Theory.


The Future Of Learning : Innovations In Education

The Future Of Learning : Innovations In Education

Author: Ar. Abhijit Marawar

Publisher: Academic Guru Publishing House

Published: 2024-03-08

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 811984355X

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"The Future of Learning: Innovations in Education" is an engaging compilation that explores the ever-changing and dynamic realm of education. This book meticulously edited and curated a compilation of research, and perspectives from prominent figures in the field of education. It delves into the most recent advancements that are fundamentally altering the methods by which we educate and learn. The book explores the shifting paradigms of education, spanning from traditional classrooms to the digital frontiers, providing an all-encompassing perspective on the cutting-edge strategies, tools, and methodologies that are driving progress in the field. Every chapter provides a glimpse into a forthcoming era where artificial intelligence, adaptive technologies, personalized learning, and dynamic, inclusive learning environments will come together to cater to the unique requirements of each individual. The visions and experiences of the contributors, who include educators, policymakers, and technology experts, offer significant contributions to the ongoing educational revolution. Integration of emergent technologies, democratization of knowledge, and the investigation of novel pedagogical approaches are among the many subjects covered. This book motivates both educators and learners to explore uncharted territories of educational innovation and embrace the possibilities of the future. It serves as a road map for both groups. "The Future of Learning" is a manifesto for the transformation of education; it is not merely a collection of concepts. By perusing its contents, readers will encounter an extensive array of intellectually stimulating ideas, pragmatic approaches, and forward-thinking viewpoints. This publication extends an invitation to actively engage in the continuous pursuit of a future in which education is not only readily available but also genuinely revolutionary.


Learning for Tomorrow

Learning for Tomorrow

Author: Alvin Toffler

Publisher: Vintage Books USA

Published: 1974

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 9780394483139

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Analyzes the way the future is dealt with in college and high school classrooms and calls for drastic changes in the way educators prepare individuals for life in the future.