The Awkward Questions in Education: The Elephants in the Room from AI to Teacher Retention [Hardcover]

Schools and systems face unprecedented challenges such as falling attendance, recruitment and retention issues, the validity of external monitoring of schools and the advent of artificial intelligence. In The Awkward Questions in Education, Al Kingsley, tackles the tough, often avoided, issues plaguing the sector today.

1.What makes a good school, and how do we measure that?  2.The shifting need for skills versus current curriculum offers  3.When it comes to system growth, is leadership always putting the children first?  4.Does AI change the role of the teacher?  5.Improving attendance in education  do we need more and different spaces?  6.Is the future of education going to become hybrid or online?  7.Recruitment and retention  do we undersell the profession?  8.Why cant we have a long-term plan for education?  9.The barriers to growth in our education systems (are they within)?  10.Wrapping up

Schools and systems face unprecedented challenges, such as falling attendance, recruitment, and retention issues; the validity of external monitoring of schools; and the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). In The Awkward Questions in Education, Al Kingsley tackles the tough, often-avoided issues plaguing the sector today.

Drawing on over 35 years of experience, Kingsley explores the deep-seated challenges that many in education encounter daily and opens critical conversations that we need to have if were to enact real, sustainable change. Chapters address key questions such as the following:

• Are we teaching students the right skills for the future?
• Do we need more and different spaces to improve attendance and engagement?
• Is the system truly inclusive?
• How should we handle the integration of AI in classrooms?