The skills taught in current educational systems do not match with labor market.

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Mainly I address the current education system still focusing on traditional subjects and not aligned with rapidly evolving demands of the digital era. The 21st century education subjects are only slowly integrated in schools and do not fully fill the need of the labor market. It is learned as a soft skill as an additional course personally by the students with parents support.

Hello Myloga
The current educational systems often fail to match labor market demands due to outdated curricula, insufficient focus on digital and soft skills, and lack of practical training. Rapid technological advancements and evolving job roles require a curriculum that integrates modern tech skills and promotes continuous learning. Successful models, like Germany's dual system and Singapore's SkillsFuture, demonstrate the benefits of industry-education partnerships and lifelong learning. To bridge the gap, educational institutions should update curricula, foster industry collaboration, emphasize soft skills, and support vocational training, ensuring students are well-prepared for the contemporary workforce.
Best regards from Tunisia
Chokri

@MYLOG47799627c6
Hello,
In my country the curriculum which is the National Curriculum Framework been designed focusing on different types of skills such as communication skills required in the labour market. Our education system is structured in such a way that meets the objectives of the labour market. For instance, if a child is talented in one specific subject so he can follow a course related to it.

@MYLOG47799627c6

I completely agree with your observation @MYLOG47799627c6 about the current education system, because it is happening here in Puerto Rico also. While traditional subjects provide a foundational knowledge base, they often fall short in equipping students with the skills necessary to thrive in our rapidly evolving digital world.

It is sad to tell that the technology teacher at my school will not be present in the next school year, because our principal think she is not necessary. To bridge the gap, educational institutions need to prioritize and integrate modern subjects into the core curriculum, ensuring all students have the opportunity to develop crucial skills and better prepare for the digital era.

Best,
Mr. Bryan

@BRYANb8875625e5 said in The skills taught in current educational systems do not match with labor market.:

It is sad to tell that the technology teacher at my school will not be present in the next school year, because our principal think she is not necessary.

Oh my goodness, that's so sad. I can't believe there are still people who hold such opinions

@Ana_moderator

It is very sad, but I don't give up as a teacher that understand the importance of technology nowadays for our students in mainstream programs and SPED students. That is why I'm here. I would like to be a voice for Puerto Rico, and my school.

@MYLOG47799627c6 Hello Logeswari,
This is definitely a popular topic for discussion. I just want to add that a lot also depends on the teacher themselves. How willing they are to present their subject in a modern way and how effectively they utilize contemporary educational tools makes a big difference.

@Housna
It's great to hear that your curriculum embraces individualized student development. I believe this is one of the most progressive approaches to teaching. However, it does require more resources.

@BRYANb8875625e5 I'm sorry to hear about the decision concerning the technology teacher. Perhaps you could try to persuade the management to reconsider.

@Ana_moderator It's unfortunate that such individuals are leading the school.

@Denis-Kudaymetov
Hello Denis,
The National Curriculum Framework is revised every ten years. Next year our new curriculum will be implemented in all primary and secondary schools around the island. I want to highlight that the Curriculum is designed as per international norms and the focus is laid on creating life long learners. The aim of our government is to develop the skills of young learners as per their abilities.

@BRYANb8875625e5
Hello Bryan,
I personally think that all educators are already integrated ICT and other innovative tools in the classroom. For instance, you are a SPED teacher, you don't focus on the traditional method rather embed innovative pedagogies in your teaching profession. As a result, your principal analysesld that most of his staffs are fully equipped in terms of IT and have vast expertise and know how in this field. That's may be one reason why he find the technology teacher redundant.

In fact the schools are very conservative institutions, but they are managed by/of/for people who are assumed to think critically, learn lifelong and have positive mindset.

We can't but agree with K.Robinson that "schools kill creativity", if led by non-professionals. We should't rob their future by preparing them for today, but to act as a functionally literate members of the society in which they study and work, and live in. Their success in the nearest 10 years diametrically equals to what seeds we sow. In this sense, the evidence-proven data we receive as a result of most validated large-scale assessments tell us a lot about the potential and progressive thinking of growing generation. The interpretation of their statistics speaks for themselves that in developing economies schooling needs overall rethinking or urgent to change the existing model and intrumental role of education otherwise noone can ensure that by 2030 all learners acquire knowledge and skills to promote sustainable development and equality so in long-term perspective to form qualitative and intellectual human capital.

In every step we need to be mindful of 4P: Product made by Professionals that is Progressive and available to Public.

@Bilim said in The skills taught in current educational systems do not match with labor market.:

In every step we need to be mindful of 4P: Product made by Professionals that is Progressive and available to Public.
Dear Bilim, I will definitely use this 4P quote, thank you that is such a concise idea! We are lucky to teach in this challenging, rapidly changing transitive period which demands adapting ourselves and being ready to keep up with new requirements of time. Unfortunately our national educational standards which are declared to be progressive prove to be not flexible enough. For example, in language teaching and assessment (especially in language exams) there is a strong accent on language knowledge (grammar and vocabulary) while language skills assesment in all their variety as described on CEFR leaves much to be desired. The assesment criteria descriptors only consider a limited range of skills.