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Learning Systems In Schools And At Work, Richard D. Busby
Learning Systems In Schools And At Work, Richard D. Busby
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Key Points in this Post:
- Learning systems in schools differ from learning systems at work
- The content is different
- The context is different
- The complexity is different, specifically about promotion criteria
Question explored: Is it time to assess the current K-12 education system paradigm in order to adapt to the future of work?
Broadskilling To Prepare Students For Future Work, Richard D. Busby
Broadskilling To Prepare Students For Future Work, Richard D. Busby
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Education professionals are concerned about quality of the education our youth receive. Corporations are concerned about having a prepared, skilled workforce as we face a sweeping digital transformation. Impact metrics vary, but there are clear themes about concerns of the emerging generation of workers (“will a robot take my job?”) and skills gaps. While corporate HR leans in on innovative recruiting, “upskilling” and “reskilling” initiatives, the opportunity for students is “Broadskilling” (i.e. career awareness, entrepreneurship, soft skills, adaptability, learning to learn, and befriending technology). Let’s engage in a practical discussion based on current data and share our experiences and stories.