Full Description
This open access book presents contemporary perspectives on the role of a learning society from the lens of leading practitioners, experts from universities, governments, and industry leaders. The think pieces argue for a learning society as a major driver of change with far-reaching influence on learning to serve the needs of economies and societies.
The book is a testimonial to the importance of 'learning communities.' It highlights the pivotal role that can be played by non-traditional actors such as city and urban planners, citizens, transport professionals, and technology companies. This collection seeks to contribute to the discourse on strengthening the fabric of a learning society crucial for future economic and social development, particularly in the aftermath of the coronavirus disease.
Contents
Chapter 1: Overview of Challenges and Characteristics of Learning Societies in an Age of Disruption.- Part 1: Developing Learn-Ability in an Age of Disruption and The Learning Crisis.- Chapter 2: Addressing the Syndrome of the Learning Deficit - Basic Skills and 21st Century Skills.- Chapter 3: Towards a New Global Compact on Student Learning Assessment.- Chapter 4: Title to be decided.- Chapter 5: Approaches to Improving Teacher Quality and Effectiveness - What Works and What Does Not?.- Part 2: Developing Specialist Skills: Post-Basic Education.- Chapter 6: Resilience and Growth: An HEI's Response for Future-Proofing Graduates and Careers.- Chapter 7: Intensifying Skills Development for New Age Economic Development - Insights From The European Union.- Chapter 8: Quality Assurance for On-line Learning at Scale at The Institute of Cyber Education in Indonesia.- Chapter 9: Certification and Accreditation Innovations in Technical and Vocational Education and Training.- Part 3: Role of the Community in Learning.- Chapter 10: Playful Learning Landscapes: Convergence of Education and City Planning.- Chapter 11: Advancing Learning Cities.- Chapter 12: Citizen Surveys and Community Support to Learning.- Chapter 13: SkillsFuture and Citizen Ownership of Learning.- Part 4: Workplace Learning.- Chapter 14: New Directions for Workplace Based Training and Apprenticeship Training.- Chapter 15: Promoting Workforce Planning For The Rail Sector.- Chapter 16: Work Place Based Training in The European Union and The Experience of SkillMan.- Chapter 17: Work-Leaning Balance at Workplace.- Part 5: Role of Technology in Transforming Learning Societies.- Chapter 18: Coursera Partnership With Governments for Education and Skills For The Next Generation Learner and Workplace.- Chapter 19: Role of The Private Sector and Technology for Future-Ready Education and Training.- Chapter 20: Digital Platforms For Education and Training For The Future Workforce.- Chapter 21: How Can The Fourth Industrial Revolution Benefit Education?.- Chapter 22: Where Do We Go from Here? Conclusions and Future Pathways for Learning Societies.
