Not Broken, but Obsolete?

Today we discussed the nature of the curriculum in English schools and reflected on whether or not it is fit for purpose in the 21st Century. I borrowed an observation from the video of Sugata Mitra, that asserts that the curriculum in British schools, is not 'broken' as sometimes implied, but obsolete. Producing people for a Victorian, bureaucratic empire, that simply no longer exists.

This asks us, as professionals, to take a radical look at what we do, and ask ourselves, what could we do better? What pedagogical structures and curriculum content can we adopt to ensure that what our students experience in school isn't obsolete, but prepares them for a world that is changing in unimaginable ways and at a plainly exponential rate?

 I have collected here, 6 videos that raise this issue and make suggestions about how we might answer the call for change. Take some time to watch one or more of the videos and reflect on their message and how it impacts upon you in the classroom, in whatever role it is that you fulfil. I invite you all to leave comments that can contribute to this discussion as we move forward in our journey together at Upland.