Monocle's September Education Special: Unschooling, Craft Revival, and Life Lessons
Monocle's Education Special for September delves into creative approaches to learning. The editor expresses his enthusiasm for turning personal stories into engaging articles in his letter. This theme originated from a conversation at Monocle's Entrepreneurs Live conference in Shanghai, where Asia editor James Chambers discussed 'unschooling' his kids in Bangkok. Chambers critiques conventional education and points out the revival of skilled trades, citing an Australian plumbing apprenticeship that attracted 300 applicants. Twenty-five accomplished individuals offer insights, including Gildo Zegna's principle to 'do what's right' and Klaus Zellmer's encouragement to 'be bold.' The editor reflects on his own educational experiences and stresses the necessity for curriculum updates due to AI's influence. Feedback can be sent to at@monocle.com.
Key facts
- Monocle's September issue is an Education Special themed around knowledge, lifelong learning, and education.
- James Chambers, Monocle's Asia editor, and his wife are unschooling their two children in Bangkok.
- Chambers wrote an essay for the issue questioning how children are taught.
- The issue profiles 'masters and apprentices' in shoemaking and boatbuilding.
- A plumbing apprenticeship advertisement in Australia drew 300 applications.
- Twenty-five successful people shared the one life lesson they most cherish.
- Gildo Zegna, Klaus Zellmer, and Amanda Levete are among those offering advice.
- The editor credits an internship at Time Out in London, where founder Tony Elliott recognized his potential.
Entities
Artists
- James Chambers
- Tony Elliott
- Gildo Zegna
- Klaus Zellmer
- Amanda Levete
Institutions
- Monocle
- Monocle Radio
- Time Out
- Entrepreneurs Live
- Zegna
Locations
- Shanghai
- China
- Bangkok
- Thailand
- London
- United Kingdom
- Australia
Sources
- Monocle —