Anticipating and Preparing for Emerging Skills and Jobs : Key Issues, Concerns, and Prospects / edited by Brajesh Panth, Rupert Maclean.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Panth, Brajesh, Editor.

Contributor:

Panth, Brajesh, Editor.

Maclean, Rupert, Editor.

Series:

Education in the Asia-Pacific Region: Issues, Concerns and Prospects, 2214-9791 ; 55

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Professional education.

Vocational education.

Ability.

Executives--Training of.

Executives.

Professional and Vocational Education.

Skills.

Management Education.

Local Subjects:

Professional and Vocational Education.

Skills.

Management Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XXVI, 351 p. 23 illus., 21 illus. in color.)

Edition:

1st ed. 2020.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2020.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This open access book analyzes the main drivers that are influencing the dramatic evolution of work in Asia and the Pacific and identifies the implications for education and training in the region. It also assesses how education and training philosophies, curricula, and pedagogy can be reshaped to produce workers with the skills required to meet the emerging demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The book’s 40 articles cover a wide range of topics and reflect the diverse perspectives of the eminent policy makers, practitioners, and researchers who authored them. To maximize its potential impact, this Springer-Asian Development Bank co-publication has been made available as open access.

Contents:

1. Introductory Article

Part 1: Introductory Overview

2. Anticipating and Preparing for Emerging Skills and Jobs

3. The Future of Work: Is This Time Different?

4. Future Implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on Education and Training

5. Quality Education and Economic Development

6. Human Capital Development in South Asia

6. Anticipating and Preparing for the Future - One Example from Higher Education: the Singapore Management University (SMU) Experience

7. Developing 21st Century Skills for Future Jobs and Societies

Part 2: Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K to 12) Reforms

8. ADB’s Experience in K-12 Reforms and Lessons Learned

9. Boosting Student Learning: PISA for Development

10. Essentials over Peripherals: The CVIF Dynamic Learning Program

11. Pakistan NGO Experience in Providing Quality School Education

12. ADB’s Support to K-12 Reforms in Vietnam

Part 3: Transformational TVET

13. Philippine Experience in Dual Training System

14. Singapore ITEEducation Services: TVET Excellence Journey

15. Industry-Led Training and Apprenticeships: The New Zealand Model

16. Gram Tarang: Skills Development for Priority Sectors in India

17. Bangladesh Skills for Employmeent Investment Program

Part 4: Higher Education To Promote Higher Level Skills

18. New Trends in Higher Education and How ADB Is Responding

19. Education Innovations: South Korea, Hong Kong, and Indonesia

20. Collaborative Innovation between Shenzhen Municipal Government and Tsinghua University

21. University of South Pacific: Promoting Regional Cooperation

Part 5: Transformational Educational Technology

21. An Overview of Innovations in Online Learning

22. Coding as Essential Skills in the 21s Century

23. Bringing TVET Up to Speed: Regional Overview of ICT-Enhanced Practices in TVET

24. Udemy: Blended and eLearning for Transforming Teaching and Learning

25. Mindtree’s Experience in Global Learning Center

Part 6: Technology Platforms for Bridging the Skills Gap and for Career Counselling and Guidance

26. Empowering Filipino Youth Through Technology and Community

27. Singapore’s Experience in Analyzing Labor Market Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data Analytics

28. Funzi Uses the Power of Mobile to Give Everyone Cost-Effective Access to Quality Learning

29. How Technology Affect Jobs: A Smarter Future for Skills, Jobs, and Growth in Asia

Part 7: Cross Sectoral Collaboration For Skills Development

30. Build4Skills, TVET and Infrastructure – An Innovative Initiative

31. Skills Development for Elderly Care

32. Skills Development for Agriculture: Example from Thailand

33. Skills Development in People’s Republic of China

34. European Training Foundation (ETF): Sector and Cross Sector Cooperation

Part 8: Moving Forward: Conclusion And Recommendations.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9789811570186

9811570183

OCLC:

1221148623

Access Restriction:

Open Access Unrestricted online access