General Education for Future-Ready Learning, Work, and Life

Name: General Education for Future-Ready Learning, Work, and Life
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ISBN: 9798260011331

Ginny Jones Boss, Tiffany J Davis, Rick Rantz

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Igi Global Scientific Publishing
17 April 2026

Educational strategies & policy; Curriculum planning & development; Advice on careers & achieving success

General education prepares individuals for a changing world where adaptability, critical thinking, and lifelong learning are essential. General education equips learners with a broad foundation across disciplines, helping them understand complex global issues, communicate effectively, and think analytically. In an era shaped by technological advancement and shifting workforce demands, this well-rounded approach fosters creativity, ethical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities. General education empowers individuals for future work, and for informed citizenship and meaningful participation in all aspects of life. General Education for Future-Ready Learning, Work, and Life explores how general education equips individuals with adaptable skills, critical thinking, and broad knowledge needed to navigate a rapidly changing world. It examines the role of interdisciplinary learning in preparing people for future careers, lifelong learning, and responsible participation in society. This book covers topics such as global awareness, career development, and digital literacy, and is a useful resource for educators, sociologists, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

Edited by: Ginny Jones Boss, Tiffany J Davis, Rick Rantz
Imprint: Igi Global Scientific Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 844g
ISBN: 9798260011331
Pages: 350
Publication Date: 17 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Rick Rantz is a scholar and educator whose work focuses on educational equity, culturally responsive curriculum, and the structural dynamics that shape student experiences in educational institutions. His scholarship examines the intersections of culture, identity, and educational systems, with particular attention to the experiences of minoritized students. Through his research and writing, he seeks to advance more inclusive and responsive educational practices. His education background includes a teaching English as second language certificate, a master's degree in linguistics and bilingual education, and doctoral studies in higher education at Baylor University and the University of Houston. As a former K-12 teacher, he worked in California, Ecuador, and Argentina. At the higher education level, he has held executive positions at Feather River College, Sierra College, and Allan Hancock College.