Considering learning futures: educating educators for tomorrow

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Kehrwald, Benjamin. 2006. "Considering learning futures: educating educators for tomorrow." International Journal of Pedagogies and Learning. 2 (3), pp. 4-14. https://doi.org/10.5172/ijpl.2.3.4
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Considering learning futures: educating educators for tomorrow

ERA Journal ID39917
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AuthorKehrwald, Benjamin
Journal TitleInternational Journal of Pedagogies and Learning
Journal Citation2 (3), pp. 4-14
Number of Pages11
Year2006
Place of PublicationAustralia
ISSN1833-4105
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.5172/ijpl.2.3.4
Web Address (URL)https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.5172/ijpl.2.3.4
Abstract

The concept of Learning Futures has far-reaching implications for lifelong learning as a field of practice. In particular, the challenges of Learning Futures underscore the need for professional educators to update their knowledge and skills so that they may be better equipped for their pivotal role in their students' learning and development.
This paper considers the problem of educating educators about Learning Futures. It focuses on the design, development and implementation of a postgraduate course in Learning Futures. Considering the challenges posed by globalisation, technological evolution and forces of change, and building upon fundamental work in the area of Learning Futures, this paper examines the strategies used in teaching and learning about theories for Learning Futures. In particular, the paper highlights strategies used to operationalise a variety of learning theories within a single course in order to provide participants with situated experience with these approaches and identifies key questions which indicate shortcomings in the course.

Keywordslearning futures; lifelong learning; learning community
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020390201. Education policy
390307. Teacher education and professional development of educators
441004. Social change
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