We always wonder what the future hold in store for us. You might have even wondered at some point what your life will be like in the next twenty years. But have you ever wondered what the education system will be like in 2050? Well, the Ted-Ed Team did the honours of asking a few teachers to share their ideas of what the global education system will be like in the nearest future. Their responses are pretty interesting. Please read below.
Josefino Rivera, an Educator in Buenos Aires, Argentina said there will certainly be more creativity in education! This is because “that’s what careers will require. Education will be not just taking in information and sharing it back, but also figuring out what to do with that information in the real world.” That’s about correct.
Nicholas Provenzano, an Educator in Michigan, United States said the classroom will be one big makers’ space.
“Technology like Evernote, Google, and Siri will be standard and will change what teachers value and test for. Basically, if you can ask Siri to answer a question, then you will not be evaluated on that. Instead, learning will be project based. Students will be evaluated on critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Literature and math will still be taught, but they will be taught differently. Math will be taught as a way of learning how to solve problems and puzzles. In literature, students will be asked what a story means to them. Instead of taking tests, students will show learning through creative projects. The role of teachers will be to guide students in the areas where they need guidance as innovators. How do you get kids to be innovative? You let them. You get out of their way.” Thoughtful perspective!
Kristine Sargsyan, an Educator in Yerevan, Armenia opined that students will learn that nothing is impossible.
“Education will instill the idea that anything that is not possible now will be possible in the future. Let’s make that part of education” she said. And that’s very true; education has always made a great number of things possible.
Eduardo Godoy, an Educator in Sao Paulo, Brazil said education will look nothing like it does now.
“Schools will be multidisciplinary, with a focus on social justice. You have to change the world to change the classroom, and right now, the difference between the poor and rich districts is huge.”
Sharon Hadar, an Educator in Raanana, Israel asked a rather disturbing question- will schools even exist in 2050?
“Is teaching a dying profession? If not, then the classroom will change a lot. I don’t think schools will exist in the same format, with desks and chairs. Instead, learning will incorporate virtual reality and multiple perspectives. Students will learn how to negotiate issues and exchange ideas.”
Shannon Brake, an Educator in Kansas City, United States said that school design will be very security oriented.
“Because of school shootings, there will be safe rooms. Climate change will lead to more extreme weather-related school closings, and as a result, schools will become a hub, a place where students go occasionally when they need it.”
Vicki Albritton, an Educator in Georgia, United States however notes that alternately, school design won’t change much.
“The classroom hasn’t changed much in the past 50 years. Even the bell design is the same as it was 50 years ago”
What do you think the future of education will be like? Let’s hear from you in the comment section.
