This educational philosophy project examines the concept of metamodernism in education. Metamodernism involves reconciling two views: modernism which promotes hopefulness about the future, sensemaking narratives and definitive answers, and postmodernism which suggests uncertainty, critical stances and lack of closure. The project asks how the introduction of metamodernism into education makes sense of educational dilemmas about the uncertainty of the future, fragmented knowledge, and search for solutions, especially with regard to the role of education in creating sustainable futures. Such dilemmas include trust and distrust of institutions and scientific knowledge; technology as a source of hope and fear; and the urgency but complexity of sustainability. These issues are addressed in education in general, and science and technology education. The goal of the project is to argue how education can create hope, meaning and solutions in an age of unsustainability and uncertainty.
