Corporate DispatchPro DR MICHELLE ATTARD TONNA
Education for a changing society It is often said that that education shapes social change, but it is also true that social change shapes education. In many ways, education is the space where one generation fades into the next. As the world spins faster and becomes more globalised, the education sector is transforming its methods, focus, and performance. Educators today are more than masters of their academic subjects. The social function of educators has changed drastically and many of the responsibilities that were traditionally carried by households have now shifted to the classroom. More students today seek stability, care, and social affirmation in their educators. At the same time, educational programmes themselves are evolving to match the aspirations and opportunities of the future. Many countries around the world are tailoring new educational systems according to the Sustainable Development Goals set out by UNESCO, giving rise to a global citizenry grounded in diversity and understanding. We find ourselves at an infection point that will not only transform the educational process, but the human story itself. Education is the most effective agent of social mobility because it gives individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and acquire new ones that will help them become engaged members of their communities. But it is unfair to expect everyone to succeed in life simply because they are provided an education; families present children with different networks, cultural milieux, and possibilities. 17
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