The role of teachers has become more critical and complex than at any time in the past. Now, more than ever, teacher leadership and teacher contributions are critical in remote learning, supporting vulnerable populations, the reopening of schools and the adjustment of the school curriculum to mitigate learning gaps.
According to the OECD Future of Education and Skills 2030 report (OECD, 2018), three different types of skills are needed for 2030: 1) Cognitive and metacognitive skills; 2) Social and emotional skills and 3) Physical and practical skills. In as much as these are the skills needed by students and learners to be relevant for the future — teachers/educators also need to develop and grow these skills as they will be fostering and helping learners develop these skills to be relevant for the digital age.
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We called on our people to tell their stories of how a teacher influenced their lives - from helping choose a career path, to supporting them in moments of uncertainty, or simply having a positive impact on how our school years and beyond were experienced.