Ep 55: Knowledge vs. skills? Why you need both in the age of AI

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of both knowledge and skills in preparing students for the future in the context of AI.

Today, we're discussing knowledge and skills in preparing students for the future – which is more important? Can they be separated? And do we still need subject knowledge in the age of AI? Your host for this episode is Education Futures Manager, Laura Kahwati. She is joined by Abbi Barnett, Director of Cambridge 3–19 Curriculum, and Irenka Suto, Head of Secondary Curriculum. Show notes: Preparing learners to thrive in a changing world report: https://cambridge.foleon.com/cambridge-international-education/future-ready-learners/ Brighter Thinking Pod episode 53: Preparing learners to thrive in a changing world: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2IbUaD80-Y&list=PLi4xGU_d7k_KkGCe3ZD5pOr59F-DIWHBn&index=3 Brighter Thinking Pod episode 54: Do students feel prepared for the future? https://www.cambridge.org/education/blog/2026/01/23/brighter-thinking-pod-ep-54-do-students-feel-prepared-for-the-future/

People in this episode

Host: Laura Kahwati

Guests: Abbi Barnett, Irenka Suto

Topics covered

• knowledge
• skills
• AI
• education
• future readiness

Keywords

• knowledge
• skills
• AI
• education
• future
• curriculum
• students

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cambridge

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