A report released at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting warns of a potential "skills chasm" between employer needs and employee capabilities, citing a need for a fundamental shift in approaches to learning and skills development. The report, titled "Lost in Transition," highlights two critical imperatives: improving the way people learn and developing modern skilling pathways that evolve with the future of work. Pearson advocates for prioritizing "learning to learn" through metacognitive skills such as goal setting, critical thinking, and self-regulated learning, which can accelerate yearly learning progress by seven months. The report also suggests implementing dynamic and efficient skilling pathways, including work-based learning like apprenticeships, to align skills with real-world demands. According to the report, implementing these approaches could unlock trillions for economies while creating life-changing opportunities for millions worldwide.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/1-1-trillion-at-stake-pearson-report-urges-action-solutions-for-skills-gap-302357654.htmlSingapore has launched a new SkillsFuture portal to help jobseekers identify top skills and potential career transitions. The portal is designed to provide individuals with information on in-demand skills, training opportunities, and career paths. This initiative aims to support the country's efforts to develop a more skilled and adaptable workforce.
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/new-skillsfuture-portal-jobseekers-identify-top-skills-potential-career-transitionsChina plans to implement a comprehensive education reform by 2035, focusing on expanding free education, increasing high-quality undergraduate enrollment, and promoting postgraduate and doctoral studies. The plan aims to promote students' physical and mental health, including at least two hours of daily physical activity to combat myopia and obesity rates. It also seeks to narrow the gap between urban and rural areas by improving small-scale rural schools and care systems for children with disabilities and migrant populations. Additionally, the government plans to increase kindergarten places and preschool education accessibility.
https://www.voanews.com/a/china-unveils-plan-to-build-strong-education-nation-by-2035/7942986.htmlChina has unveiled a national plan to establish itself as a "strong education nation" by 2035. The plan aims to enhance coordination of educational development, boost efficiency in innovation, and ultimately contribute to the growth of a strong country.
https://www.asiaone.com/china/china-unveils-plan-build-strong-education-nation-2035China plans to implement a comprehensive education reform by 2035, focusing on expanding free education, increasing high-quality undergraduate enrollment, and promoting postgraduate and doctoral studies. The plan aims to promote students' physical and mental health, including at least two hours of daily physical activity to reduce myopia and obesity rates, as well as popularizing mental health education and establishing a national student monitoring system. Additionally, the government seeks to narrow the gap between urban and rural areas by improving small-scale rural schools and care systems for children with disabilities and migrant populations. The plan also targets increasing kindergarten places and preschool accessibility.
https://channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/china-plans-build-strong-education-nation-4877026The Delhi government has directed schools in the national capital to resume physical classes after pollution measures were lifted. The decision was made by the Commission for Air Quality Management, which had implemented Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) due to poor air quality. As a result, all private and government schools will now conduct classes in person, effective immediately. The Directorate of Education has instructed school heads to inform students, staff, and parents about the decision, with regular physical classes expected to resume on Monday.
https://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/delhi-schools-may-resume-physical-classes-from-monday-7504944Gilani emphasized the importance of equipping Pakistan's youth with skills to thrive in the future. He drew inspiration from Alvin Toffler, stating that the illiterate of the 21st century will be those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn. Gilani urged educational institutions to foster critical thinking, innovation, and leadership in students, contributing to Pakistan's economic and social growth. He also stressed the need for collaboration between the government, academia, and parliament to ensure that youth are equipped with the necessary tools.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40343489/students-urged-to-embrace-changing-world-with-knowledge-innovationPakistan's education sector is facing significant challenges, with a large number of children out of school. According to statistics, this issue persists despite efforts to address it. Hussain Ahmad Siddiqui notes that increased investment and reforms are necessary to improve educational outcomes in the country.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1273706-education-crisisTaliban official Mawlawi Abdulhaq Stanekzai has publicly criticized the closure of schools, specifically targeting supreme spiritual leader Haibatullah Akhundzada's decision to do so despite internal disagreement within the Taliban. The closures have been widely condemned by international diplomats and Islamic scholars, who argue that they contradict the Taliban's claims to respect women's rights under Islamic law and Afghan culture. The Taliban had initially promised to reopen high schools for girls in 2022 but later made a U-turn, and have since closed universities to female students.
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