The Future is Now: Educators’ Vision for Tomorrow

Abstract

Education is never far from the news. It is intimately tied to the past, the present and the future. Some say that the past is where education has remained in terms of vision and practice. The more optimistic see education as taking stock of the past to create a present and a future. We are on the threshold of several important national milestones. The National Strategy for Education is up for review in the next two years as well as the National Curriculum. Then there is the collective agreement for educators, which is up for review in 2023. The future of educators hinges on the present and the future. This research, therefore, invited educators to reflect on the future of education and educators themselves. Nine focus groups were conducted, with 45 participants in total. Five key themes emerged from the data as influencing the future of education and educators, namely teaching and learning, leadership and climate, the education system itself, policy, and a changing society. The insights may serve as the basis for reflection and as a springboard for the generation of policy and practice on a national level.