Reimagining Education for a Sustainable Future
The urgency of addressing global challenges such as climate change, inequality and technological disruption cannot be overstated.
They shape the world my students will live in and influence the kind of education I must provide to prepare them for a VUCA future, one that is volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous.
The concept of VUCA, first used by the U.S. military and now widely applied in education, emphasises the need to prepare learners for unpredictability and change across social, technological and environmental domains.
In such a world, it is essential to develop competencies like adaptability, collaborative problem-solving, and systems thinking so that learners are equipped to understand interconnections, make informed decisions and act with foresight in complex situations (Mihaela Minciu et al., 2025).
Detailed explanation of VUCA can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/MqQh9t-VLIY
VUCA infographic. (Modified) (Mecalux, 2025)
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