UK Education lagging...Time to realize it's CENTURY 21

[Don1]

ooops!...Realized.... 8 years...and counting
Schools not preparing children to succeed in an AI future, MPs warn
Cross-party report suggests the education system must be adapted to “focus on things that machines will be less good at for longer”

Hannah Devlin Science correspondent
@hannahdev
Tuesday 11 October 2016 19.01 EDT

Schools are not preparing children to succeed in a world where intelligent robots have transformed the workforce, MPs have warned.

A report by the cross-party Science and Technology Committee suggests that the education system should be adapted to “focus on things that machines will be less good at for longer,” rather than skills that are rapidly becoming obsolete.

The committee also warned that while “robots as portrayed in films like Star Wars” remain some way off, the government’s role in preparing for major social change is lacking.

Dr Tania Mathias, acting chairwoman of the committee and Conservative MP for Twickenham, said: “Science fiction is slowly becoming science fact, and robotics and AI look destined to play an increasing role in our lives over the coming decades.”

Mathias told ttold the Guardian that the school curriculum, particularly in secondary schools, did not reflect the “fourth industrial revolution” in robotics and AI that is underway.

[Don1]

Hmm I wonder how "little Jamaica" could address this problem

Dr Tania Mathias, acting chairwoman of the committee and Conservative MP for Twickenham, said: “Science fiction is slowly becoming science fact, and robotics and AI look destined to play an increasing role in our lives over the coming decades.”

Mathias told ttold the Guardian that the school curriculum, particularly in secondary schools, did not reflect the “fourth industrial revolution” in robotics and AI that is underway.

...at the high school level?? There must be an answer....somewhere

[Islandman]

I cannot understand why public education is such a backward sector in terms of innovation, reform and the use of research and data to shape outcomes. It is beyond frustrating.

Time for a revolution if you ask me.

[Don1]

You know sitten...

I cannot understand why public education is such a backward sector in terms of innovation, reform and the use of research and data to shape outcomes. It is beyond frustrating.

Time for a revolution if you ask me.

I agree...But just how can this occur in JA of all backward places??

[Islandman]

Not easily nor quickly, but introducing programs and curricula in the few schools that have reform-minded leadership is a start.

In fact since the better govt schools in JA are subsidized by parents and alumni funding, there is perhaps more opportunity to demand reform in those schools than in inner-city public school districts in Babylon.

[Jangle]

The JC Robotics Initiative, adopted by Calabar is one of those programs that should be undertaken by the Jamaica MOE.

[Don1]

The JC Robotics Initiative, adopted by Calabar is one of those programs that should be undertaken by the Jamaica MOE.

Well I get your point but mebbe not exactly "undertaken" by the MOE. Programs like competitive robotics do not lend themselves to be run by bureaucrats. Private initiatives are much better to run innovation-based programs

But Govt should be very supportive...and give it space to flourish. Govt can introduce a curriculum better suited to the 21st century however

Fortunately there's a minister in place who knows the deal intimately. The stars appear to be aligning all around us...So keep hope alive

[Islandman]

Agreed, a support and promotion role would be best.

[Don1]

Agreed, a support and promotion role would be best.

Working on it. Our lovely new Consul General has been personally briefed...is supportive...and promised to play her part in securing GOJ buy-in

Shouldn't be a difficult task as our PM is on record as a supporter and LOTS of background promo work has been done in the past 7 years

Closer to a lay-up than a 3-pointer

[Islandman]

Sounds good.

[Don1]

Repatriation is a MUST....21st Century Stylee..

Not easily nor quickly, but introducing programs and curricula in the few schools that have reform-minded leadership is a start.

In fact since the better govt schools in JA are subsidized by parents and alumni funding, there is perhaps more opportunity to demand reform in those schools than in inner-city public school districts in Babylon.

LOL!! So we can be ahead of our community's schools in the "developed world"?? Wat-a-ting...not necessarily a good ting eida. We gots to be INCLUSIVE

Next stop for WhizzyLabs™ & WhizzyNet™....Harlem! Then...gasp!!...GHANA!!

Ok Garveyites ...going "back to Africa"....can be a virtual trip

NOW BOARDING: SS BLACK STAR LINER 2.0

ALL ABOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Islandman]

LOL! I am all for that.