What should education look like today? 6 essential reads on learning together
What should education look like today? 6 essential reads on learning together
Publish Date: 2026-01-21 09:16:00
Source Domain: theconversation.com
- The United Nations has designated 24 January as the International Day of Education, with a special focus on youth co-creating education in 2026.
- An article contrasts traditional “chalk and talk” education methods with encouraged active learning, highlighting the initiative to “flip the classroom”.
- Analysis of Nigeria’s private school closures considers the implications on education access and quality for many children.
- Research discusses school violence in southern African countries and the impact it has on students’ ability to engage in education co-creation.
- AI’s role in education is examined, noting both its potential dangers and opportunities for fostering critical thinking.
- Suggestions for new metrics in academic evaluation aim to better reflect contributions of African scholarship and collaborative learning efforts.
