Education in the 21st century stands at a decisive crossroads, shaped by rapid technological transformation, evolving philosophies, and cultural reimaginations. Where once classrooms reflected rigid, teacher-centered traditions, today’s learning environments increasingly embrace student agency, dialogue, and critical inquiry. Education is no longer viewed as the mere transmission of knowledge but as a living, experiential process in which thinking and doing are inseparable. In this sense, learning becomes not preparation for life but life itself – a process of growth rooted in participation and reflection. This vision is neither entirely new nor bound to one tradition. Throughout history, education has been imagined as both liberation and discipline, as cultivation of virtue and as a space where knowledge also constrains. Contemporary discussions extend these ideas by underscoring identity, relationality, and the ethical responsibilities learners and educators bear toward one another. Having observed in practice that digital tools, such as artificial intelligence and online platforms, embody this philosophical issue. Technologies hold the potential to deepen human curiosity and collaboration, yet they can equally risk reinforcing passivity if used uncritically. Reflecting on these dynamics, it becomes evident that curriculum design in the present moment must emphasize cultural responsiveness, real-world relevance, and interdisciplinary openness. Modern education increasingly honors student identity, diverse heritages, and global interconnections. What emerges is not merely the acquisition of skills but the cultivation of reflective, adaptable, and engaged learners. In this article, I aim to shed light on the transformative role of education and technology in shaping this new horizon.
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Zohrabi,M. . "A Pragmatic View on Education: Navigating AI, Technology, Curriculum, and Identity in the 21st Century", International Journal of Practical and Pedagogical Issues in English Education, 1, 3, 2023, 72-90. doi: 10.22034/ijpie.2023.233191
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Zohrabi M. (2023). 'A Pragmatic View on Education: Navigating AI, Technology, Curriculum, and Identity in the 21st Century', International Journal of Practical and Pedagogical Issues in English Education, 1(3), pp. 72-90. doi: 10.22034/ijpie.2023.233191
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M. Zohrabi, "A Pragmatic View on Education: Navigating AI, Technology, Curriculum, and Identity in the 21st Century," International Journal of Practical and Pedagogical Issues in English Education, 1 3 (2023): 72-90, doi: 10.22034/ijpie.2023.233191
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Zohrabi M. A Pragmatic View on Education: Navigating AI, Technology, Curriculum, and Identity in the 21st Century. IJPIE, 2023; 1(3): 72-90. doi: 10.22034/ijpie.2023.233191
