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Panel discussion contribution - People's aspirations, education, training and work integrated learning: collaborative practice/inter-disciplinarity during studies/training, AI in education

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participation as a panellist on “People's aspirations, education, training and work integrated learning: collaborative practice/inter-disciplinarity during studies/training, AI in education”, Fulton Muir Building, ANU, Canberra a. The panel on “Student aspirations, education and training proposals, and work-integrated learning” explored levers for improving education systems. How to establish evaluation mechanisms, accountability of educational institutions, how to support a reflection to improve practices, and finally how to integrate external contexts such as family, social, regional, etc.? Elements of response that emerged from the discussions are: Regarding work-integrated learning and employability objectives, strong links between academic and professional partners help to jointly define educational programs and students’ skills to be developed. Professional guidance by trained and resourced mentors, as well as an ethical environment will ensure a smooth transition for students. Regarding the well-being and aspirations of students, the development of an effective student advisory service, which takes into account their lifestyles and cultures as well as their extra-academic experiences, was proposed. The aim is to adapt increasingly complex and non-linear training paths so that they can be experienced as the building of a professional career. The modernisation of education systems was discussed, with the examples of industrial or entrepreneurial experiences, not very much developed or supported in Australia, or the use of generative artificial intelligence, which requires the implementation of a new ethical framework. Participants supported these new practices, provided they are accompanied by a framework to guide students. Education systems play an important role as providers of adapted, consistent and reliable curricula; they should survive despite online educational content. They ensure an education based on equity, the development of intercultural and interdisciplinary skills such as conflict resolution, non-violent and accessible communication, and an openness against intolerance...
Period5 Nov 2024 → …
Event titlePanel discussion contribution -" People's aspirations, education, training and work integrated learning: collaborative practice/inter-disciplinarity during studies/training, AI in education"
Event typeOther