Teaching in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

by Armand Doucet (Author), Jelmer Evers (Author), Elisa Guerra (Author), Nadia Lopez (Author), Michael Soskil (Author), Koen Timmers (Author), Klaus Schwab (Foreword)

In this visionary book, written by six internationally recognized Global Teacher Prize finalists, the authors create a positive and hope-filled template for the future of education. They address the hard moral, ethical and pedagogical questions facing education today so that progress can serve society, rather than destroying it from within our classrooms. This blueprint for education finally brings forward what has always been missing in education reform: a strong collective narrative with authentic examples from teachers on the front line. It is a holistic, personalized approach to education that harnesses the disruptions of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to better shape the future for the next generation, and ensure that every child can benefit from the ongoing transformations.

A great read for anyone who has an interest in educating our youth for these uncertain times, highlighting why teachers will always matter.

Review
"The Global Teacher Prize is a one million dollar prize that is awarded to one exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession. It was set up to shine a spotlight on the profession in order to celebrate the important role teacher’s play in society. By unearthing thousands of stories of heroes that have transformed young people’s lives, the prize brings to life the exceptional work of millions of teachers all over the world. In this book, some of our leading finalists give us their unique insights into how we can teach the next generation to flourish in a world that will be revolutionized by artificial intelligence, automation and new communication technologies.

If we are to recognize the contribution of the world's teachers, we must seize every possible opportunity to give them a voice. Teachers point and guide the way, opening young people's hearts and minds, whilst preparing them for the opportunities and threats that the future will bring. Through spreading teachers’ very different stories about how they light the spark of curiosity, we can help give the gift of a good education to every child."

Sunny Varkey, Founder of the Varkey Foundation and The Global Teacher Prize, UAE.

"The big picture of change – why education matters, what its purpose should be, how this can be done in a rapidly changing world - is usually owned & controlled by academics and policy-makers. Teachers are left with lots of little pictures of things to do and implement in their own classes. From some of the world’s best and most recognized classroom teachers, this book shows how and why teachers must also understand and own the big pictures of change about social justice, peace, democracy, innovation and sustainability – and make these things come true in every class with every child. This is a truly uplifting book by great teachers who are also public intellectuals."

Andy Hargreaves, Thomas More Brennan Chair, Lynch School of Education at Boston College, USA.

"As our world becomes increasingly complex and divided, our need to foster communities that are healthier, more empathetic, and embrace our shared humanity has never been greater. The authors, among the most highly recognized educators in the world, give us a path forward to achieve this goal. Combining research with compelling narratives, this book demonstrates how education that is rooted in humanity can help foster a new generation of leaders–leaders who adopt a sense of responsibility to other human beings and can act on our collective power to solve society’s biggest challenges. This is a must read for educators and for anyone who has an interest in creating a better and kinder future."

Daniel Lubetzky, CEO and Founder at KIND and Empatico, Mexico.

About the Author
Armand Doucet, Jelmer Evers, Elisa Guerra, Dr. Nadia Lopez, Michael Soskil and Koen Timmers are amongst some of the world's most influential and innovative classroom teachers. As visionary and award-winning educators, they are recognized throughout the globe for their unique and groundbreaking approaches to education. Their ideas are celebrated in a number of different sectors.