Book Review
TEACHING IN THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
BY LEISA GRACE WILSON
It is not often that I get a chance to read a great book written by educators who are on the front line of driving change in the education industry, so when the chance came up for me to review this new and exciting book, I grabbed it with both hands. This book is a refreshing change from the jargon filled, theoretical musings that we normally find in education books. It is filed with real life, practical and cutting-edge commentary, on what it takes to prepare our students for a future that we have not yet fully understood.
In this visionary book, written by six internationally recognized Global Teacher Prize finalists, the authors create a positive and hopefilled template for the future of education. They address the hard moral, ethical and pedagogical questions facing education today so that progress can serve society, rather than destroying it from within our classrooms. This blueprint for education finally brings forward what has always been missing in education reform: a strong collective narrative with authentic examples from teachers. It is a holistic, personalized approach to education that harnesses the disruptions of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, to better shape the future for the next generation, and ensure that every child can benefit from the ongoing transformations. It is like reading several books in one. I highly recommend this books to all those involved in preparing students for the future, especially classroom teachers. What is even better is that all the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to charities which support education.
MEET THE AUTHORS
Armand Doucet
Armand is a visionary, award-winning educator, social entrepreneur and business professional. A sought-after leader, inspirational speaker, author, columnist and blogger in multiple fields, Armand has contributed to CBC, Education Partners, BrainStem Symposium, STEM Educators Symposium, Atlantic Education Summit, Teach SDGs, TedX.
Jelmer Evers
Jelmer is a history teacher, writer, and innovator. He teaches at an innovative school: UniC in Utrecht the Netherlands. He proposes a renaissance of education with teachers in the lead on all levels. In 2015, his book called“ Flip the System” was published around the world. Evers was nominated teacher of the year 2012 and has received several other national awards. He was nominated twice for the Global Teacher Prize in 2015 and 2016.
Elisa Guerra
Elisa was named“ Best Educator in Latin America” by the Inter-American Development Bank IDB in 2015, and was a Top 50 finalist for the Global Teacher Prize in 2015 and 2016. When she could not find a school in her hometown of Aguascalientes, Mexico, that was challenging and stimulating enough for her own children, she founded Colegio Valle de Filadelfia. Her model has been escalated and there are now 9 campuses in 3 countries.
Dr. Nadia Lopez
Nadia is the founding Principal of Mott Hall Bridges Academy; Dr. Nadia
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