Reimagining Education for The Future: A Comprehensive Analysis of Global Trends and Innovations
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https://doi.org/10.57125/FED.2025.03.25.11Keywords:
information and communication technology, education and curriculum design, transformation, knowledge transmission, learning environmentAbstract
The changes in the global landscape show the necessity for transforming the education system to equip learners with the competencies, knowledge and skills vital for all-around success. Consequently, the study examined “Reimagining Education for the Future: A Comprehensive Analysis of Global Trends and Innovations. Three research questions guided the study. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. The study population comprised 23,000 academic member staff with a sample size of 1000 study participants selected using a simple random sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire Conbrach Alpha to determine the instrument's internal consistency. Mean was the statistical tool used for data analysis. The findings showed that education could be reimagined for the future through strategic integration of Information and Communication Technology, addressing issues in boys/girls education and redesigning the curriculum to meet the global practices to inculcate in students the necessary skills, knowledge and competencies required for all-around success in the present time. Research participants consider that the necessary aspects areintegrating technology into the curriculum to enhance teaching and learning is necessary, providing students with access to a wealth of digital resources and tools, and designing the curriculum to be more flexible to allow students to pursue an academic interest. Reimagining education through Information and Communication Technology, boy and girl-oriented education, and curriculum design will provide educational policymakers, educators, and researchers with a comprehensive understanding of trends and innovations shaping the future of education worldwide. The study, therefore, offers valuable insights into the intersection of emerging technologies, education, and curriculum design, which serve as a guide for educators who seek to reimagine education for the future. Hence, education systems should be restructured in a way and manner that is adaptive, responsive, and effective in preparing learners for an uncertain future, irrespective of gender and location.
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