Envisioning the Future of Education and Jobs

Revolution. Contained within that often-frightening word is another, less-destabilising one: evolution. If we look at this fourth Industrial Revolution as the end result of a series of advances propelled by the force of global trends, then we have a better chance of meeting the challenges it presents, rather than being ambushed by it. We will also be better equipped to help our children prepare for their future.

This report, the product of a collaboration between the Organisation for Economic  Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the UK-based charity, Education and Employers, offers a glimpse of how children see their future, and the forces that, if properly understood and harnessed, will drive them forward to realise their dreams. Through concerted actions by educators and business leaders, we can help our children develop the kinds of skills needed not only to weather, but to take advantage of this revolution.

The future will be about pairing the artificial intelligence of computers with the cognitive, social and emotional capabilities of humans, so that we educate first-class humans, not second-class robots. It is our responsibility, as concerned adults, to acknowledge and understand the trends that are shaping this industrial revolution, and to impart that understanding to our children as early as possible. It is our responsibility, in other words, to help our children get ready for their future.

Topics Covered:-

1. Globalisation - It’s a small world
2. Environmental Security - A change in the weather
3. Digitalisation - Data makes the world go round
4. The 4th Industrial Revolution - New opportunities
5. Lifelong Learning - Learning to work, working to learn
6. Collaboration and Co-Operation - Working together to create new opportunities
7. Get Ready - Linking the world of school with the world of work

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