Education in 2080 is distinctive from education in the 2020s.Until about 2035, the main function of education systems was to supply the economy with the next generation of workers.In 2080,the purpose of education is the well-being of society and all its members.To make this a bit more tangible for you,I would like to give an example of what a child's education looks like in 2080.Her name is Shemsy.Shemsy is 13,and she is confident and loves learning.
Shemsy does not go to school in the morning because schools as you know them no longer exist.The institution was abolished as it was widely thought of as more like a prison or a factory than a creative learning environment.Schools have been replaced with"Learning Hubs"that are not restricted to certain ages.They are where intergenerational learning happens,in line with the belief that learning is a lifelong pursuit.
Every year,Shemsy designs her learning journey for the year with a highly attentive"teacher-citizen".Shemsy is actively engaged in designing her education and has to propose projects she would like to be involved in to contribute to and serve her community.She also spends lots of time playing as the role of play in learning has finally been recognized as essential and core to our humanity. Shemsy works a lot collaboratively.Access to education is universal,and higher education institutions no longer differentiate themselves by how many people they reject yearly.Variability between students is expected and leveraged(利用)as young people teach one another and use their differences as a source of strength.Shemsy naturally explores what she is curious about at a pace she sets.She still has some classes to take that are mandatory for children globally:Being Human and the History of Humanity.
We invite you to think about your vision for education in the year 2080,what does it look like,who does it serve,and how does it transform our societies?
