Powering a Learning Society During an Age of Disruption [Hardcover]

This open access book presents contemporary perspectives on the role of a learning society from the lens of leading practitioners, experts from universities, governments, and industry leaders. The think pieces argue for a learning society as a major driver of change with far-reaching influence on learning to serve the needs of economies and societies.

The book is a testimonial to the importance of learning communities. It highlights the pivotal role that can be played by non-traditional actors such as city and urban planners, citizens, transport professionals, and technology companies. This collection seeks to contribute to the discourse on strengthening the fabric of a learning society crucial for future economic and social development, particularly in the aftermath of the coronavirus disease.

Chapter 1: Overview of Challenges and Characteristics of Learning Societies in an Age of Disruption.- Part 1: Developing Learn-Ability in an Age of Disruption and The Learning Crisis.- Chapter 2: Addressing the Syndrome of the Learning Deficit  Basic Skills and 21st Century Skills.- Chapter 3: Towards a New Global Compact on Student Learning Assessment.- Chapter 4: Title to be decided.- Chapter 5: Approaches to Improving Teacher Quality and Effectiveness  What Works and What Does Not?.- Part 2: Developing Specialist Skills: Post-Basic Education.- Chapter 6: Resilience and Growth: An HEIs Response for Future-Proofing Graduates and Careers.- Chapter 7: Intensifying Skills Development for New Age Economic Development  Insights From The European Union.- Chapter 8: Quality Assurance for On-line Learning at Scale at The Institute of Cyber Education in Indonesia.- Chapter 9: Certification and Accreditation Innovations in Technical and Vocational Education and Training.- Part 3: Role of the Community in Learning.- Chapter 10: Playful Learning Landscapes: Convergence of Education and City Planning.- Chapter 11: Advancing Learl'