Future of Learning: Teaching and Learning Strategies

Abstract

AbstractThis chapter is an introductory chapter titled “Future of Learning: Teaching and Learning Strategies”. In this chapter of the book, the primary purpose of the proposed learning strategies advocated in this book will be discussed, the significance and timeliness of the topics covered inline to the current educational climate and future classroom teaching. An overview and discussion on the current teaching and learning “gaps”, crisis and challenges facing the higher education will be highlighted to provide readers the context and urgency on the need to shift the learning culture through rethinking, challenging the status quo and norms through re-design and transformation. The need to be more mindful on social engineering and cultural intelligence in teaching will be emphasized for educators to be aware, updated and re-calibrated to fit well in the rapidly evolving culturally diverse learning environment. The valuable contributions are presented through rigorous discussion on innovative learning strategies, digital transformations, social engineering and cultural intelligence in teaching and learning context. The motivation of this attempt is to equip learners with the social and humanizing elements while appreciating the latest and advanced technological learning design and support systems. Each chapter’s scope and its research gaps will be discussed succinctly yet comprehensively to get the readers understand the value that this book offers. Possible remedies to the identified research gaps are discussed. The will commence by presenting the background, context of teaching and learning in higher education at present, the urgency and need to rethink, transform and be resilient to adapt to evolving changes through relevant learning strategies, digital transformation, social and cultural engineering strategies that are innovative driven. Each chapter presents the research gaps and recommends the appropriate evidence-based approach adopted to deal with the issues accordingly. The methodologies and research design adopted are described. The concluding paragraphs enable the reader to understand the importance of the proposed chapters and its strong connectivity among them.