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Andrew Layman LITERACY IN THE MODERN ERA. South African Principals ’ Association 23 August 2013 . LITERACY IN THE MODERN ERA. “ The illiterate of the 21 st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.” (Alvin Toffler).
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Andrew Layman LITERACY IN THE MODERN ERA • South African Principals’ Association • 23 August 2013
LITERACY IN THE MODERN ERA • “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.” (Alvin Toffler)
Reminders: • We are well into the 21st century • Children entering school now will be alive and in their career prime in 2050 • We still believe in the textbook as the critical tool for teaching and learning • We still adhere to the myth of the matric
Reminders: • We believe that a 70% pass rate is progress • We still believe in traditional English public school values • What training is required to be a Knowledge Manager?
Characteristics of a New Generation • Mobility • New careers • Little place for segmentation • Integration in the midst of individualism • Competition • Technology • Less hierarchy
Workplace Requirements • Adaptability • Willingness • Enthusiasm • Innovation • Patience • Modulated self-confidence
Education for enterprise • Conducive environment • Leadership of self • Self-discipline • Self-reliance
