Based on predictions, 50 to 60% of today’s jobs are likely to be automated in the next one or two decades. This means that a large numbers of jobs will be replaced by others, which will require a different set of skills. Unfortunately, the content of our teaching has not changed to adopt to the new demands. One reason is that we do not know exactly what these future jobs will be, Another that people (including teachers) resist change. Schools insist on teaching traditional skills preparing kids for jobs that won't exist. We force students to learn how to write, read, and memorise - as opposed to learning more transferable skills. The top two skills that will be required by employers in 2020 are critical thinking and problem solving, followed by creativity, people management, working with others etc. Exercise: Ask your school teachers what the learning objectives of their course are. Invite them to incorporate material that will assist you or your kids to develop these skills. For school directors or teachers: Dr Rodafinos welcomes invitations to present workshops on Critical Thinking. This is a community service (free of charge). Find out more: https://rodafinos.weebly.com/ Photo: Max Pixel |
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