Learning and Skills for a Global Economy
| Title | Learning and Skills for a Global Economy |
| Author(s) | Nicole Blum, Clare Bentall, Doug Bourn |
| Organisation | Commissioned by LSIS from the Institute for Education, University of London |
| Date | November 2010 |
| No. of pages | 36 |
| Theme | Globalisation; improving further education; 14-19; apprenticeships; international baccalaureate; informal learning; employment and skills; support for learners; training |
| Description | How, and to what extent, are colleges and other providers addressing the impact of globalisation and the changing learning and skills need within their programmes, courses and general support for learners? This report reviews the current situation in the sector |
| Select quotations | “The following policy priority areas are those currently outlined by LSIS: - 14-19 reforms
- Apprenticeships
- Adult skills
- Integration of employment and skills
- Informal adult and community learning
- Social cohesion, mobility, equality and well-being.”
“The research has identified a wealth of practice taking place within colleges and other training providers that is addressing what learners need to live and work in a global society and global economy. However, this is often seen as just part of what these providers do, and is not necessarily that high on the agenda in terms of their profile and programmes.” “There is perhaps a need to look at the terminology and themes that promote skills for a global economy and how best the global dimension can enrich the learning process.” “The growth in interest in the International Baccalaureate programme should be monitored closely as this could provide a model that broadens and deepens learners’ understandings of the wider world.” “The providers noted that there were problems about a general lack of time for such training, but also that more work would be needed to demonstrate global connections to existing priorities and core professional development needs.” |
| Link | www.lsis.org.uk/Services/Publications/Documents/Globalisation-Research-Report.pdf |
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