Time to think about the schools of tomorrow
Today’s schools are very different from those your grandparents went to. That’s not too surprising – education constantly evolves in response to social, economic and cultural shifts. So what about the schools of tomorrow – what will they teach, who will their students be and how will they learn? To start thinking about the answers to some of these questions, try taking this quiz drawn from the latest edition of the OECD’s Trends Shaping Education.
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Question 1 of 9
1. Question
How long do 15-year-old students spend on homework each week in most OECD countries?
CorrectStudents typically spend almost 5 hours a week on homework. Should they do more … or less? Results from the OECD’s PISA student assessments suggests that about 4 hours of homework per week is optimal for 15-year-olds.
IncorrectStudents typically spend almost 5 hours a week on homework. Should they do more … or less? Results from the OECD’s PISA student assessments suggests that about 4 hours of homework per week is optimal for 15-year-olds.
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Question 2 of 9
2. Question
In 2009, the Philippines became the first country in the world to legislate against which web-related activity?
CorrectThe Philippines legislated against revenge porn in 2009 and has since been followed by nine other countries. As cyber threats grow, education will have to ensure students can keep themselves safe online and understand the legal and ethical limits of online activity.
IncorrectThe Philippines legislated against revenge porn in 2009 and has since been followed by nine other countries. As cyber threats grow, education will have to ensure students can keep themselves safe online and understand the legal and ethical limits of online activity.
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Question 3 of 9
3. Question
In 1960, about 60% of countries in the world required new citizens to relinquish their original citizenship. What proportion of countries today allow dual citizenship?
CorrectAbout 60% of countries allow dual citizenship, a turnaround that reflects the growth of international migration. That, in turn, poses a number of questions for education: How can schools help young migrants integrate and learn the local language? How can they communicate the values of society? And how can education systems and labour markets do better at recognising foreign qualifications?
IncorrectAbout 60% of countries allow dual citizenship, a turnaround that reflects the growth of international migration. That, in turn, poses a number of questions for education: How can schools help young migrants integrate and learn the local language? How can they communicate the values of society? And how can education systems and labour markets do better at recognising foreign qualifications?
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Question 4 of 9
4. Question
Back in the 1970s, the typical man in an OECD country enjoyed just 10 years of retirement. How long does he have today?
CorrectTime spent in retirement has roughly doubled since the 1970s. The lifelong learning needs of older people – both in the workforce and in retirement – may be a growing priority for education.
IncorrectTime spent in retirement has roughly doubled since the 1970s. The lifelong learning needs of older people – both in the workforce and in retirement – may be a growing priority for education.
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Question 5 of 9
5. Question
In 2003, it took on average 36 days to set up a business in OECD countries. How long does it take today?
CorrectIt typically takes just under 9 days to set up a business in OECD countries. The growing focus on entrepreneurship raises questions for education about its role in providing students with skills like decision-making, risk-taking and creativity.
IncorrectIt typically takes just under 9 days to set up a business in OECD countries. The growing focus on entrepreneurship raises questions for education about its role in providing students with skills like decision-making, risk-taking and creativity.
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Question 6 of 9
6. Question
Which of the following is among the fastest growing causes of death in OECD countries?
CorrectDiabetes, along with dementia, is the fastest growing cause of death. Education may need to do more to help students protect themselves from lifestyle-related illnesses like diabetes and obesity.
IncorrectDiabetes, along with dementia, is the fastest growing cause of death. Education may need to do more to help students protect themselves from lifestyle-related illnesses like diabetes and obesity.
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Question 7 of 9
7. Question
More than half the world’s population now lives in cities. By 2050, it’s projected that this will rise to …
CorrectIt’s forecast that around 70% of the world’s population will be living in cities by 2050. Rapid urban growth may continue to challenge some cities to meet demand for school places. An additional challenge, for both existing and emerging cities, is meeting the needs of students in urban areas with high concentrations of poverty and unemployment.
IncorrectIt’s forecast that around 70% of the world’s population will be living in cities by 2050. Rapid urban growth may continue to challenge some cities to meet demand for school places. An additional challenge, for both existing and emerging cities, is meeting the needs of students in urban areas with high concentrations of poverty and unemployment.
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Question 8 of 9
8. Question
The world’s first bicycle-sharing scheme was launched in Copenhagen in 1995. At least how many cities worldwide now have such schemes?
CorrectYou can now rent bicycles in at least 676 cities worldwide. The largest scheme operates in the Chinese city of Hangzhou, with more than 80,000 bikes. The success of such schemes raises questions over how student commuting – and education generally – can be made more eco-friendly.
IncorrectYou can now rent bicycles in at least 676 cities worldwide. The largest scheme operates in the Chinese city of Hangzhou, with more than 80,000 bikes. The success of such schemes raises questions over how student commuting – and education generally – can be made more eco-friendly.
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Question 9 of 9
9. Question
Same-sex marriage was first enacted in the Netherlands in 2001. Since then, how many of the OECD’s 34 members have followed the Dutch example?
CorrectSame-sex marriage is now legal in almost half of OECD countries. Classrooms are now increasingly likely to include students from non-traditional families – a trend that may pose challenges for some schools in ensuring that students and their families feel accepted.
IncorrectSame-sex marriage is now legal in almost half of OECD countries. Classrooms are now increasingly likely to include students from non-traditional families – a trend that may pose challenges for some schools in ensuring that students and their families feel accepted.
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