“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Albert Einstein (possibly)

While we are not sure if this was a line uttered by Einstein or not, we have certainly reached a point in the world of education in which we are starting to understand how this quote is eerily descriptive of the traditional examination assessment structure. This article explores various concerning trends seen in the world of education and how they relate to a failure in adapting to the needs of modern students.

What are the issues?

In recent years, trends of mental health issues and unemployment rates among young people in their late teens and twenties speak to the lack of preparation many feel as their traditional schooling ends.

While in school, students are increasingly struggling with the traditional forms of education and assessment. This is leading to an increased need for additional private tutoring and support, which is not universally accessible.

What does the future hold?

The Global Pandemic has dramatically altered the landscape of education worldwide. There have been countless innovations that have emerged out of necessity and many will be carried on, even into a post-pandemic world. Author Aiysha Khan implores us to use our creativity and continue educational innovation. She hopes we can improve our forms of assessment and adapt our curriculum to the needs of individual students. This is something we should all work towards.

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