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Preparing education for the crises of tomorrow: A framework for adaptability
Crystal Green1, Laurelyn Mynhier1, Jonathan Banfill2
1University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA USA.
International Review of Education. Internationale Zeitschrift Fur Erziehungswissenschaft. Revue Internationale De Pedagogie
|January 11, 2021
Summary
The COVID-19 crisis highlights the need for adaptable education systems. A new framework emphasizes cooperation, inclusion, and flexibility to ensure equitable learning continuity and well-being during disruptions.
Area of Science:
- Education Policy
- Sociology of Education
- Crisis Management
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic caused significant global learning disruptions, worsening existing educational inequalities.
- This crisis offers a chance to reshape educational systems for resilience during both stable and unstable periods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a "Framework for Adaptability" for educational systems.
- To define adaptability as the capacity to respond to change while ensuring stability, equality, and enhanced freedoms.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual framework development drawing on political science and philosophy.
- Identification of key components of educational adaptability: cooperation, inclusion, and flexibility.
- Exploration of multi-level facilitation strategies (individual to global).
Main Results:
- Adaptability in education requires cooperation, inclusion, and flexibility.
- Strategies for fostering adaptability can be implemented at individual, community, state, and global levels.
- A collectivized approach to risk management at the national governance level is crucial.
Conclusions:
- Educational systems must become more adaptable to navigate crises and reduce disparities.
- Coordinated stakeholder engagement is vital for ensuring educational continuity and promoting lifelong learning.
- Enhancing adaptability supports workforce participation and overall well-being.
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