Educational Futures: the theory, methods and ethics of futures-oriented research in education
Lead Research Organisation:
Manchester Metropolitan University
Department Name: Faculty of Education
Abstract
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Publications
Craft Anna
(2010)
Creativity and Education Futures: Learning in a Digital Age
Facer K
(2010)
The next 25 years?: future scenarios and future directions for education and technology
in Journal of Computer Assisted Learning
Marmefelt
(2011)
Learning Futures: Education, Technology and Social Change
| Description | We have discovered that dispositions toward the future are framed by the assumptions people operate with relating to two axes: their perception of their own agency (capacity to effect change in the future) and their perception of their knowledge of the future (whether the future is seen as knowable or uncertain). Encouraging individuals and groups to reflect on these assumptions provides a foundation for more agile 'uses' of the future in planning and decision making. |
| Exploitation Route | The resources designed to support reflection on the relationship between education and the future are widely available and already being used by educators in the UK and around the world. These resources have recently (2016) been included in a set of guidance for teachers in Italy and in Canada. They were also used in training for school leaders, union leaders, academics, college leaders in events from 2012 - the present. |
| Sectors | Education,Government, Democracy and Justice |
| URL | https://www.academia.edu/21661718/A_thinking_tool_for_educators_and_education_leaders |
| Description | Cabot Annual Lecture |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | Major Annual Lecture for the Cabot Institute - Environmental Change Institute. Focused on the long term role of universities in society. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |
| URL | http://www.bristol.ac.uk/cabot/events/2016/annual-lecture-2016.html |
| Description | Nav Society Stockholm Public Lecture |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A talk or presentation |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Schools |
| Results and Impact | Public Lecture given to a mixed audience of public policy makers, schools, designers and developers on the future of education - schools and universities |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2016 |