Global approach to education is key for tomorrow's workforce

In a world that spends so much time cementing its borders, it seems antithetical that many nations and regions have begun to break down these man-made barriers and have accepted the inevitable tide of globalisation, no matter how poor, prosperous or isolated they may be.

Whether or not this news is welcomed, we are global citizens who must embrace our increasingly globalised world and become adaptable to its changing demands.

The younger generation and those to follow it will undoubtedly be the workforce that drives the engine of globalisation. This is where an international education must play a role in preparing our future workforce to be progressive, adaptable and resourceful.

Education is the key to ensuring a bright and prosperous future for the world. Norm Dean, recently appointed deputy director of the Yew Chung Education Foundation and Yew Chung International School (YCIS), has a specific vision for an internationally minded educational system, to which he is devoted.

Dean has more than 40 years of experience in international education, having worked in Istanbul, Melbourne, Malta, the European Council of International schools and the World Education Fellowship Forum. Previously, he was chief education consultant at Educational Services Overseas, which owns and operates nine international schools.

"International mindedness is not about resources or facilities; it is at its core about a paradigm and ethos which value social justice, diversity, a sustainable planet, community partnerships and intellectual rigour through experiential learning," he says.