Teaching for uncertain futures - Neville Freeman Agency

20four scenario worldsSynopsis of Scenario 2A Farewell to ArmsIn this world Australia has becomemore open both in terms of toleranceof others and also in terms of how thefamily and the local community areinvolved in decision-making in politicsand business. The nation is buzzingwith fresh thinking and new ideas.Family, community and children areheld in high esteem. Schools are wellrespected institutions and contributeto Australia’s leadership in science andinnovation. The value of technologyis acknowledged but not overrated –physical connectedness is asimportant as virtual connectedness.The economy is strong, withservices and small businessflourishing. Immigration is drivingexperimentation in business, the artsand education and underlines thesense of harmony and socialcohesiveness.Some signals of change in thisdirection could be:Greater presence of womenin public lifeFocus on green technology inresponse to drought, floods,heat and resource shortagesAdvances in technologies withstrong social benefitsThe growth of well-being andhappiness as a political issueGreater local responsibilityfor schooling