Focus on Education

Please read the 2 articles below. The first is from The Guardian newspaper and the second is from the BBC News website.

The two articles highlight some major issues surrounding University education such as the contentious issue of Unconditional offers and the perceived attraction or otherwise of them from the perspective of students and teachers. It also highlights the common tactic of some Universities to offer them to students only if they make them their first choice. The other ley issue which is receiving attention is how the world of work is changing. It would seem that universities will remain the trusted providers of education but there is a need for new ways of packaging learning. The article highlights the need for transferable skills, independent learning and researcher skills as well as the desperate need for creativity, curiosity and work experience amongst young people.

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2019/feb/14/universities-stamp-out-creativity-are-graduates-ready-for-work

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-47158697