Transitions of the Immutable: Reflections on Public Education in the 21st Century

Transitions of the Immutable: Reflections on Public Education in the 21st Century is a compelling and urgent call to rethink the role of the School in our rapidly changing world. Across three concise and thoughtful working papers, this work explores the challenges facing public education systems rigid and outdated- against a backdrop of globalization, cultural diversity, technological disruption, and climate crisis.
With a focus on respect, kindness, inclusion, and well-being, this reflection advocates for a human-centered education model one that prioritizes happiness, creativity, and the integral development of each learner. A must-read for educators, policymakers, and anyone invested in the future of learning, Transitions of the Immutable offers a bold vision for a School that empowers individuals and serves society in meaningful, transformative ways.

Autorentext

Maria Isabel Aldinhas Ferreira (Ph.D.) is a Portuguese semiotician and linguist. She is a member of the Centre of Philosophy of the University of Lisbon and a researcher at the Institute for Intelligent Systems and Robotics IST/UL. Dedicated to the ethical deployment of intelligent technologies, her research covers the multiple phenomena that stand at the intersection between natural and artificial cognition, namely how learning processes develop in a changing world.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Working Paper #1 On Learning: The Importance of Respect, Well-Being and Kindness.- Working Paper #2 - Immigration, Inclusion, and Linguistic and Cultural Diversity.- Working Paper #3- Technological Revolution, Pedagogical Innovation, and Ethics.