Evolutionary Learning Ecosystems for Thrivable Futures: Crafting and Curating the Conditions for Future-Fit Education

Anneloes Smitsman*, Alexander Laszlo, Pavel Luksha

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Abstract

This paper explores the shifting dynamics in our Learning Landscapes as pressure for deep systemic change mounts. Concepts of future-fit learning and future-creative competencies are introduced as part of a new narrative for new educational paradigms. A Protopia of Evolutionary Learning Ecosystems (ELEs) is proposed. The emergence of ELEs is more likely to curate and foster a thrivability world during those times of growing pressures. Six integral levels of wellbeing for thrivability are postulated, and the role of education to integrate them in the development of future-fit competencies is considered. These competencies are further explored through five evolutionary archetypes.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)214-239
Number of pages26
JournalWorld Futures
Volume76
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 May 2020

Keywords

  • Evolutionary archetypes
  • Evolutionary Learning Ecosystems
  • future-creatives
  • future-fit education
  • thrivable protopias

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