Gen-z Mode

August 20, 2025

Here are some new terms shaping future-ready education, from Generative AI, and financial literacy to hybrid learning:

Metacognition: Thinking about how you think and learn; helps students become more independent and self-aware learners. 

Social Agility: Navigating different social and cultural settings with ease and respect. 

Curiosity Quotient (CQ): A person’s desire to learn, question, and explore—considered as important as ZQ ,  IQ or EQ in future careers. 

Story Intelligence: The ability to craft, interpret, and communicate meaning through stories—essential in leadership and persuasion. 

Self-Regulation: Managing your emotions, impulses, and focus to stay calm, organised, and effective—especially under pressure. 

Ethical Judgment: Knowing right from wrong and making responsible choices, especially when others are affected.