21st Century Learning and Teaching

Technology in education gets plenty of hype, but let's not forget the importance of teaching and learning, says Pamela Wright

So where do I stand as an educator, as a leader in education? The centre point of my passion is a philosophy that I instil into my staff, into the school and into every school I support. It is the child – first and foremost.

Teachers don't simply teach concepts and skills. Any new technology can do that.

Good teachers inspire our young people to be lifelong learners, creating a culture of independent enquiry with their enthusiasm and passion. I know this because I see it every day. Good teachers have the skills to know exactly how to get the best out of each and every young person in their care.

You've heard us use the phrase 'lifelong learner' often enough to know that we believe it to be a necessity for today's digital students.

This is especially true in a world that's changing with the rapidity of our own, thanks to the influx digital culture. But how does lifelong learning apply to the profession of teaching? More and more educators are discovering and embracing the changes happening in their profession, and realizing that their own learning journeys are still progressing on exciting new pathways.

The aspects of this kind of learning can now be identified, and you'll see them by reading this article by Sister Geralyn Schmidt, featured recently on the PLP Network. And it all started for her with one little book ....”

Watch how education can change the world.