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Defining Education 4.0: A Taxonomy for the Future of Learning

January 13, 2023

Defining Education 4.0: A Taxonomy for the Future of Learning
The Education 4.0 learning taxonomy presents a comprehensive set of skills, attitudes, and values to prepare young learners for well-being in the economies of the future. This white paper outlines the philosophy behind Education 4.0, as well as the specific taxonomy structure of skills, attitudes and values, and their respective definitions, synthesizing and building on contemporary research and established education taxonomies.

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