There is recognition by leading economists that social capital (e.g. trust, networking and shared values as expressed through strong families and communities) are the basis of increased human capital (i.e. increased education and training achievement).

Ron Faris, Learning Community by Community: Preparing for a Knowledge-based Society, Education Canada, Vol. 43 No. 1 (Winter 2003)

21st Century Pedagogy

Greg Whitby, Executive Director of Schools for the Catholic Diocese of Paramatta in Australia speaks of the urgent need to transform how both schools and teachers understand what they do to meet the needs of the students and realities of the 21st century. Mr. Whitby has been widely recognized for his leadership in the area of learning and teaching in a digital age.

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21st Century Pedagogy