The Global Learning Crisis, or Global Learning Gap, is a pressing issue of our time. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has led to the worst global education crisis since the end of the Second World War. By April 2020, 94 percent of students were out of school, leaving 1.6 billion children out of school. There was a learning poverty crisis long before the epidemic broke out, and the World Bank and UNESCO Institute of Statistics have devised a new indicator for this crisis: the Learning Poverty Index.
Unschooling
The primary principle of unschooling is that children are naturally curious and want to learn. In contrast, “one size fits all” schooling aims to teach the same material to all children at the same pace and at the same time. The result? An education that teaches only what teachers believe is important, rather than what children naturally want to learn. Unschooling is also flexible. Its flexibility is a key factor in unschooling success.
Homeschooling
A growing number of Americans are taking advantage of telecommuting opportunities. The percentage of American workers who work from home increased by 23 percent between 1990 and 2000. This trend may make homeschooling more feasible for some families. There are many benefits to homeschooling a child. Some believe that it increases a child’s discipline and bonds with his or her parents. But many doubt the validity of these benefits. Read on to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling.
Formal education
There are several distinct types of education. Formal education is often equated with the school system, while informal education is a different concept entirely. In informal education, the primary focus is conversation and not curriculum. Because informal education takes place in an environment that is less structured, educators must catch the moment and work with what is happening. They must engage people in conversation, deepen their thinking, and put them in touch with their feelings. Informal education is a continuum of learning, and can take place in a variety of settings.
Nonformal education
In the 1960s, education was recognized as an investment in national development, yet the challenge of providing a formal education to the majority of children in developing countries seemed insurmountable. Nonformal education was born as a partial solution to this problem. Nonformal education is a type of informal education that is aimed at promoting a wide range of values, such as civic responsibility, social awareness, and economic well-being.
Class ethos
The term ‘class ethos’ is used to describe the common vision of a group of people, usually a school. This shared vision is an outward symbol of an underlying ideology, and it influences social interactions within the school. In short, the ethos of a school affects students’ performance, resulting in higher teacher retention and increased student achievement. It is a powerful motivator for a positive school climate, and should be reinforced in everyday life.
Technology in education
As technology continues to make its mark on education, schools are implementing new programs to improve instruction. For example, many public schools now provide one computer to every five students, and spend $3 billion annually on digital content. Additionally, the federal government is leading a massive effort to make high-speed Internet available to all public schools. And, in 2015-16, more state standardized tests will be administered via technology than ever before. However, many schools and districts are still grappling with the question of how to successfully integrate technology into the classroom.