Monocle explores education trends and the impact of AI

Monocle’s September Education Special explores themes of knowledge, lifelong learning, and evolving pedagogical methods. A featured essay by Asia editor James Chambers discusses the practice of ‘unschooling,’ a method where children help choose their own daily learning activities.

The publication also addresses the impact of artificial intelligence on traditional education. The rise of machine learning is expected to challenge existing certainties regarding work and life, potentially forcing governments to revise national curriculums to ensure young people acquire skills that remain relevant in an AI-driven landscape.