How many women would Amelia Earhart have inspired without her incredible determination? Would Gandhi have changed the course of social movements without empathy? Or would Albert Einstein have revolutionized our understanding of the universe without his ability to handle frustration or think creatively? The history of humanity and its progress has been built on the shoulders of … [Read more...] about Skills for Life: Tackling the Ultimate Educational Challenge of the 21st Century
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It Is Time to Put Education and Skills First
A year of education is estimated to raise future earnings by 10%. That is a large and significant return, along with the other benefits of more education. And that’s only what the person pursuing the education can expect to receive. One’s family, community, and country also benefit. That is to say, education has both private and social returns. One way that countries … [Read more...] about It Is Time to Put Education and Skills First
Meister High Schools: The South Korean Model to revitalize technical and vocational education
Like in other countries, South Korea's traditional technical and vocational schools have been struggling to attract prospective students due to concerns about the lack of guarantee for decent jobs and career stability after graduation. Students often have difficulty finding a job immediately after graduation and are often poorly treated by companies. The industry-school … [Read more...] about Meister High Schools: The South Korean Model to revitalize technical and vocational education
Reading As a Means to Improve the Standard of Living
Pinocchio had it clear: "(...) at school, I want to learn to read immediately. Then tomorrow, I will learn to write, and the next day I will learn to count. Later, with my skill, I will earn a lot of money." These words of Carlo Collodi (1882) are still relevant today as we seek to promote a job creation agenda that guarantees the essential components of recovery and … [Read more...] about Reading As a Means to Improve the Standard of Living
4 Benefits of Developing Listening Skills and the Steps to Achieve It
We live in a world of noise, where social networks and technology-mediated interpersonal communication encourage us to continuously speak, write, and give our opinions. However, although we engage in dialogues, we often hardly listen to each other carefully. Therefore, developing listening skills is crucial. According to Kate Murphy, a journalist, New York Times … [Read more...] about 4 Benefits of Developing Listening Skills and the Steps to Achieve It