Teaching for Tomorrow: A blueprint for future-proofing our schools, students & educational system
About this book
Over a century ago, the great educationalist John Dewey remarked, “If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow.” This insight is more relevant than ever before. As we brace for a perfect storm of technological and social change, the need for educational transformation has never been greater. In this landmark book, 6-time bestselling author and trends forecaster Michael McQueen The 10 megatrends that will dominate the coming decades 4 ‘capability gaps’ in today’s students that may leave them ill-equipped for what lies ahead The key paradigm shifts educators will need to make to remain relevant in turbulent times A range of proven strategies for making innovation and agility part of the DNA in education The time is now to ensure our educational practices are fit for the future - and that our students are too. Michael McQueen is an internationally-renowned futurist and educator. Having worked with over 100,000 educators around the world since 2004, he is known his entertaining, thought-provoking and practical conference presentations. "Teaching for Tomorrow is an exciting book because it gives the reader a powerful glimpse of the future. This is essential reading for any who wish to ensure their educational offering remains relevant in the years ahead.” Dr. Tim Hawkes OAM Award-winning Educator and Author “This book is a must-read for any educator or administrator who wants to stay ahead of the inevitable change we all must face in the near future. Written in Michael’s characteristically readable and comprehensible style, this book offers very practical strategies for classroom practitioners. I fully endorse it.” Dr. Ian Lillico PhD Churchill Fellow Executive Director of BoysForward Institute “Michael offers a great insight into what’s on the way for educators and how to drive innovation in a school environment.” Dr. Sharon Parkes Principal – Warners Bay High School