Professor Stephen Tierney and Kevin Bartle
This short piece, part of the Vision 2040 project, articulates one teacher’svision of what education could look like in 2040 and how to get there. It follows 25 years in the professional life of a newly qualified teacher in 2015, tracking the key events and milestones that, by 2040, have revolutionized the education system.
The authorsattempt to rise above the inherent short termism of government policy cycles, which they argue often stifles long term strategic thinking and the profession’s ability to agree on a shared purpose.
The reader is invited to envisage the fulfilment of a new paradigm for education: a system based on high equity, high quality, and a concept of educational agency in which learners, teachers and leaders are empowered to act to achieve their aims. There is particular focus on forward planning and co-operation on curriculum design.
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