Education System in Australia

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Education System in Australia
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EDUCATION SYSTEM IN AUSTRALIA
Students of the future need to be taught how to think creatively. They should be equipped
so that they can adapt with the changing needs of the society. The world is changing with the
advancement of technology. In order to take up jobs of future, they need to learn about the new
ways, rather than just focusing on the ways of the past. The schools of the future need to include
courses which enable the minds of children with skills and ideas to adjust with the modern
workforce.
The modern workforce should have knowledge of science and technology to solve the
modern problems of the future. Critical thinkers are more likely to solve them confidently and
efficiently. The current education system in Australia tend to create gap between the students’
skills and understanding, when they face the transition from school to work. The enterprising
skills which are required to take up a particular job after the students graduate from school, prove
to be inadequate in many instances. Therefore, there has been rise in demand for digital and
technological skills. The world is been taken over by innovation and societal changes which
demand new curriculum which include drama, science, design technology and other tailored
spaces (Burke 2018). The most significant drivers of change historically support newer forms of
leaning experiences and activity. Therefore, learning settings which are personalized to suit the
needs of the students as well as the changing needs of the society which is advancing, is very
essential.
The schools should develop curricula which include have new learning and teaching
practices. The students should also be engaged in activities which will allow them to evaluate
their skills and understanding. Design spaces which are more inclusive in nature will cater to the
needs of the students as no two students have similar abilities. This will provide special
educational support to those who need, in order to develop effective learning spaces (Slemp et al.