A recent Citizens School study reveals that parents in Dubai believe AI, VR, and the metaverse will significantly impact their children's futures.
The
study also found that creativity, mental well-being, and confidence
were among the top skills parents believed were essential for their
children's future success.
- The study
highlights that today's education needs to adapt by preparing children
with the skills they need to prosper and thrive in an uncertain future.
- 87% of parents believe digital literacy is critical, while resilience and entrepreneurship rank at 84%, Citizens School reports.
- Around
69% of parents believe AI and VR will significantly impact their
children's future, followed by 54% for cryptocurrency and the metaverse.
- Schools should focus on resilience, inclusivity, and entrepreneurship to better prepare children for the future.
- The survey results from over 1,200 UAE parents questioning their perception of the quality of education.