It is impossible to miss the incredible changes happening in workplaces all around the world. A lot of these changes are brought on by new ways doing things, spurred on by technology and an increasingly border less world of work, play and education.
Commentators frequently suggest that many of the university students starting undergraduate studies now, will find themselves working in jobs that does not even exist at the moment. Literature discussing the types of knowledge, skills and attitudes that is needed for future work often refer to 21st century skills. Although it is difficult to explicitly define exactly what constitutes 21st century skills, it is clear that it must include the right attitude to adapt to different ways of doing things, ability to understand and demonstrate diverse ideas, understand our responsibilities as global citizens, effective communication and collaboration skills and ability to negotiate respectfully, apart from many more I am certain! Universities then are faced with an enormous challenge; how to embed the development of these skills, attitudes and knowledge in their courses. Particularly when the vast majority of the university course are still focused on content heavy syllabi. However, the same evolutionary forces that are bringing on these challenges, also offers opportunities for universities to take advantage of to help students develop many of these future ready skills, knowledge and attitudes. Universities, now more than ever before, consist of increasingly large numbers of international students. Universities themselves are also operating in an ever increasingly global, border less world. Internationalising the learning experiences of our students is not only an opportunity, it is imperative that we do, or face ill-preparing students for the future. o edit.
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