Emphasis on skills-based learning needed – Chambers Ireland [Silicon Republic]
- Published: 26 April 2011
Chambers Ireland is calling for an increased focus on innovation, design and creativity in education to deliver the necessary skills to protect future economic competitiveness. Seán Murphy, Chambers Ireland deputy chief executive, said Ireland’s education system had fallen behind our international competition in recent years.
He cited the 2010 OECD/PISA Survey results which indicate that Irish reading levels slipped from fifth place in 2000 to 17th place, the sharpest decline among 39 countries surveyed.
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