The Inclusive Growth Institute
Is the world we’re passing to our children one we can be proud of? Possibly not.
What if ...our education system was as much about creating citizens of the future as it is about preparing us for the world of work?
What if ...our priority in life was to leave a positive legacy for the next generation?
Group discussion focused around how education is at the heart of changing culture and mindset. In short, we need to overhaul a system which is not fit for purpose and we honed in on the adult and further education sector. What skills do people need to build a better world? How do they learn these skills and how do we assess them? What does this new system look like? We have no idea. This challenge is mammoth, overwhelming and seemingly unachievable. But what we propose is a collaborative process we could use to start that discussion.
“The journey of a thousand miles starts with one step”
The idea
A new model for delivering lifelong learning to non-traditional, adult learners to provide them with the skills, knowledge and mindsets needed to thrive in tomorrow's society.
The model relies on the forming of inclusive and equal partnerships between the education sector (HEI's, FE) learners, parents and companies, organisations and governments to:
Rebecca Osborne -snippet from day 2
Re-evaluate the purpose of education and define curriculum
Form partnerships with a shared vision focused on learner outcomes and communal needs
Design learner and focused pathways that are; relevant, personalised and respectful of learner needs and commitments
Value to end users
Learners - equipped with skills and competencies to deal with the future of work
Advocates - benefit from workforce of the future
Partners - motivated employee partner, network of collaborators
Institutions - combination of vocational and higher learning, survival & renewal, demonstrable social engagement & impact
What’s different?
Engaging with multiple stakeholders and perspectives to define/design the Institute
Providing a holistic, cross-disciplinary context for learning
A shared venture between all stakeholders and institutions working to their strengths
Shift of engagement and shared language between education and corporates
Whole new model: process, stakeholders, outcome, purpose
Focus on adult learners: build in 2nd chance - huge numbers of unemployed need be re-skilled to get back to work
A workforce less focused on making money and more focused on active management of a sustainable planet and communities
What’s needed to make it happen?
MIRO board screenshot from group discussion
Define what skills and attributes the future of work looks like and needs
Shared definition of socio-economic benefit
Changes to assessment/accreditation processes and criteria
A convening of an ecosystem of partners with a shared goal
Smart use of learning technology
A willingness for institutional change/renewal
A method for measuring impact/research
Auditing skills frameworks and developing something robust
Shared learning map and pathways
Identify local authority costs of different pain points
Identify and create distinct projects as proof points
Find funding!
Have your say
Are you already working on something similar? Do you want to get involved with this?
Reckon we’ve got it all wrong but know the solution we’re looking for? We’d love to hear from you - drop us a comment below.