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TEACHING 21ST CENTURY SKILLSJulia Janz, PhD
http://juliajanz.weebly.com [email protected]
WHAT IS 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION?
Education that
addresses a rapidly
changing world filled
with new PROBLEMS
as well as
new POSSIBILITIES
21ST CENTURY JOBS
“Large American companies can make more money selling knowledge that then can by making and selling things.”
In a “global knowledge economy” human capital is the most important resource. Jobs are changing in 4 ways: Less hierarchy & supervision More autonomy & responsibility More collaboration Less predictability & stability
The New American Workplace by James O’Toole & Edward Lawler (2006)
“WE LOOK FOR EMPLOYEES WHO CAN LEARN HOW TO LEARN.” UPS CEO (2005)
Students need the following skills: The ability to act independently & solve
problems on their own. Strong interpersonal written, oral, & social
skills to collaborate with colleagues Strong global literacy to understand people
around the world. The ability to acquire the information they
need to do the job The ability to learn new skills as
corporations change strategies to stay competitive.
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 1999
The Seven Cs Critical Thinking and Doing Creativity Collaboration Cross-Cultural Understanding Communication Computing Career and Learning Self-Reliance
COMMON CORE 2012
Promoted by The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices & The Council of Chief State School Officers
Goal: Promote national standards in an effort to make all students college and career ready in math, reading, writing, speaking, and listening
PREPARE STUDENTS WITH A RICH CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND
RELEVANT THINKING SKILLS
The creation of the 20th Century Public School Classroom was based
on the business principles of the Industrial Revolution
TODAY’S KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS WILL RETIRE
IN 2074
WHAT WILL THE WORLD LOOK LIKE
IN 60 YEARS?
OUR MISSION IS TO PREPARE OUR STUDENTS FOR
LIFE IN THAT WORLD
THE 4 C’S
Critical Thinking Collaboration Creative Problem Solving CommunicationThe Partnership for 21st Century skills
Focus on mastery of core subjects and promote understanding of academic content at much higher levels by weaving 21st century themes interdisciplinary themes into core subjects
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PARTNERSHIP FOR 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
ADDING SKILLS TO THE CORE CONTENT Creativity & Innovation Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Communication & Collaboration Information & Media Literacy
LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS
Flexibility and Adaptability Initiative and Self-Direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills Productivity and Accountability Leadership and Responsibility
21ST CENTURY ASSESSMENT
Authentic assessments Assessments must measure all five results that
matter: core subjects; 21st century content; learning skills; ICT literacy; and life skills.
Assessments must use modern technologies to increase efficiency and timeliness.
A balance of assessments, including high-quality standardized testing, along with effective classroom assessments. Standardized tests alone can measure only a few of the important skills and knowledge students should learn.
21ST CENTURY ASSESSMENT RUBRIC
21ST CENTURY ASSESSMENT RUBRIC
This rubric can be used to assess the level at which students demonstrate 21st century skills while completing an assignment.
21ST CENTURY CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Teaches 21st century skills discretely in the context of core subjects
Focuses on providing opportunities for applying 21st century skills across content areas
Integrate the use of supportive technologies, inquiry- and problem-based approaches and higher order thinking skills
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Help teachers identify what activities they can replace or de-emphasize
Balance direct instruction with inquiry/project-oriented teaching methods
Balance direct instruction with other student-centered strategies
Cultivate teachers’ abilities to identify students’ learning styles, intelligences, strengths & weaknesses
Assessment
LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
Support the teaching and learning of 21st century skill outcomes
Enable students to learn in relevant, real world 21st century contexts