EP4: Exploring the Future of Education

Most students in Panama have finally been able to return to in-person classes. Still many are struggling to adjust, some have transferred to public education from private schools, and unfortunately too many have decided not to return. The 2022 school year is sure to be arduous, given that learning communities continue to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. As we return to in-person classes we wonder, what are we doing to shape the future of education?  We decided to do some research and learned some interesting ideas and questions that we would like to share with you. Sources: World Economic Forum We Forum: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/01/future-of-education-4-scenarios/ https://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/20/12/what-future-education-looks-here What the Future of Education Looks Like from Here (HGSE) Demographic and technology changes, firmer mandates for access and equity, and whole-child, human-centered commitments — amid growing global connections. RMIT Article: https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/education/discover-education/the-future-of-learning-and-teaching-big-changes-ahead-for-education Peter Gray Self-Directed Learning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoE480mzrk0