We all need to adapt constantly in order to thrive in our ever-changing complex world. Thus, education and educators need to empower learners to develop a mindset and skills set of lifelong and lifewide learning. Papers from around the globe, reflecting the current drivers in education, were published in the FEMS Microbiology Letters virtual Thematic Issue ‘Empowering learning' in October 2023. Its content is reviewed here to provide the context for further discussions within the professional community. The focus is on being inclusive, on lowering and removing barriers to learning, and fostering a sense of belonging. So learning communities can be established and connected in support of learning with and from each other for societal benefit, and this is discussed. Authentic learning approaches are highlighted with respect to the inherent opportunities for learners to take ownership for their learning, yet learn collaboratively, and develop resilience over time. Supporting learners in becoming self-regulated and realising their full potential, is truly worthwhile.

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我们能做到——增强学习能力

我们都需要不断适应，才能在不断变化的复杂世界中蓬勃发展。因此，教育和教育工作者需要赋予学习者发展终身和全方位学习的心态和技能。来自世界各地的反映当前教育驱动因素的论文发表在 2023 年 10 月的 FEMS 微生物学快报虚拟主题“赋权学习”中。此处对其内容进行回顾，为专业社区内的进一步讨论提供背景。重点是包容性、降低和消除学习障碍以及培养归属感。因此，可以建立和连接学习社区，以支持相互学习和相互学习，以实现社会利益，对此进行了讨论。真实的学习方法强调学习者拥有学习自主权、协作学习并随着时间的推移培养适应能力的固有机会。支持学习者自我调节并充分发挥潜力，确实是值得的。