Gilbert, J. (2005). Catching the knowledge wave? The
knowledge society and the future of education. Wellington, NZ: NZCER Press
This article discusses the changing meaning of knowledge
from that of a product to that of a process that can create economic
value. It considers this in relation to
the development of state education to support economic and industry needs. The change from industrial based education to
a knowledge based one is slow.
Knowledge was a product, it is now a process – it is now
considered to be knowledge when it can be used to produce something new…. Not
produced in the minds of individuals, but in the interactions between people.
Focus question
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To what extent do you think recent
reforms and changes are meeting the requirements of the knowledge age?
I believe that recent reforms are encouraging development
towards meeting the needs within the knowledge age. However there are many barriers to these
developments such as parental fear of an unknown / unfamiliar education system,
limited resources within schools, and a reluctance to move away from teaching
practice that has been seen as successful.
In implementing changes to teaching practice at my school, I
have been questioned by the BOT to ensure that the changes are not too far from
traditional practice, or what would be seen in other schools which may not be
embracing reforms.
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