It is believed that as many as 65 per cent of today’s students will be employed in jobs that don’t yet exist, which means preparing our young people for the future world of work has never been more challenging. While qualifications and knowledge remain important, the students of today need the opportunity to grow into creative and critical citizens, ready to shape the future for themselves.
To support this goal, the British Council’s new 21st Century Schools programme is ready to support schools across the Western Balkans to introduce innovative teaching methodology and help students build the essential digital, problem solving and critical thinking skills needed for their future education and career. After a call for applicants, which was open to all schools in the Western Balkans, the programme will soon be announcing the first batch of schools to receive direct support.
HOW WILL THE PROGRAMME SUPPORT SCHOOLS?
In collaboration with relevant ministries in the region, 21st Century Schools will offer access to training, equipment and materials, as well as providing a gateway to a network of schools across the Western Balkans and the UK. Support will include:
- training and support for school leaders to further develop their management and leadership skills and to help them effectively integrate and embed digital and core skills across existing national curricula.