21st Century Skills
21st Century Education
 Revolves around the notion that the schooling we
have known it for 150 years is a 19th century
invention that must change to keep pace with the
demands of new economy.
 Learning must leverage the affordances of new
technology, employ better pedagogies, and be
cognizant of the characteristics of a new breed of
learner.
21st Century Teaching Skills
21st century skills professional development prepares teachers and principals
to integrate 21st century skills into their classroom and schools. Following are
strategies every 21st century teacher should use:
Standard 1
Teacher Demonstrate Leadership
 Teacher lead in the classroom.
 Teacher demonstrate leadership in the school.
 Teacher advocate for schools and students.
 Teacher demonstrate high ethical standards.
Standard 2
Teachers Establish A Respectful Environment For A Diverse
Population Of Students
 Teachers treats students as individuals.
 Teachers adapt their teaching for the benefit of students with
special needs.
 Teachers work collaboratively with the families of their
students.
 Encourage an environment that is inviting, respectful,
supportive, inclusive and flexible.
Standard 3
Teachers Know The Content They Teach
 Teachers know the content appropriate to their teaching
specialty
 Teachers recognize the interconnectedness of content
area/discipline.
 Teachers make instructions relevant to students.
Standard 4
Teachers Facilitate Learning For Their Students
 Teacher knows the way in which learning takes place, and
they know the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical,
social and emotional development of their students.
 Teachers plan instructions appropriate for their students.
 Teachers use a variety of instructional methods.
 Teachers integrate and utilize technology in their instruction.
 Teachers help students develop critical thinking and problem
solving skills.
 Teachers help students to work in teams and develop
leadership qualities.
 Teachers communicate effectively.
Standard 5
Teacher Reflect On Their Practice
 Teachers analyze student’s learning.
 Teachers link professional growth on their professional goals.
 Teachers function effectively in a complex dynamic
environment.
21st Century Student Outcome
Life & Career Skills
 Today's greatest success stories are not about people who are
necessarily the smartest but those who can communicate a
vision to others and lead them in the execution of it. They also
recognize and surround themselves with those that are
smarter and more capable than they are.
 Flexibility and adaptability
 Initiative and self-direction
 Social and cross-cultural skills
 Productivity and accountability
 Leadership and responsibility
Learning & Innovative Skills
1. Critical thinking & Problem solving:
 Exercising sound reasoning in understanding
 Framing, analyzing and synthesizing information in order to
solve problems and answer questions.
2. Creativity & Innovation
 Demonstrating originality and inventiveness in work.
 Being open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives.
3. Communication & Collaboration
 Articulating thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively
through speaking and writing.
 Demonstrating ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
Core Subjects
 English, reading or language arts.
 World Languages
 Arts
 Mathematics
 Economics
 Science
 Geography
 History
 Government and Civics
Information, Media & Technology
Skills
1. Information literacy:
 Accessing information efficiently and effectively, evaluating information
critically and competently and using information accurately and creatively
for the issue or problem at hand.
 Possessing a fundamental understanding of ethical/legal issues
surrounding the access and use of information.
2. Media Literacy:
 Understanding how media messages are constructed, for
what purposes and using which tools, characteristics and
convention.
 Examining how individuals interpret messages differently,
how values or point of view are included and excluded and
how media can influence beliefs and behaviors.
3. ICT Literacy:
 Using digital technology, communication tools and network
appropriately.
 Posses a fundamental understanding of issues surrounding
the access and use of information.
21st Century Skills Every Student Needs
 Problem Solving
 Creativity
 Analytic Thinking
 Collaboration
 Communication
 Ethics, Action, & Accountability
Problem Solving
Ethics, Action,
Accountability
Analytical Thinking Collaboration
Creativity
1.Problem Solving:
 Students need the ability to solve complex problems in real time.
 In the future, complex problems that we can’t even conceive right now
will be everywhere. As society advances, so will the complexity of its
manageable conflicts. The more we focus on students’ ability to devise
effective solutions to real-world problems, the more successful those
students will become.
2.Creativity:
 Problem-solving is a skill that comes naturally to them and this can be
advanced profoundly with the proper engagement in their learning. This
comes from doing rewarding projects and meaningful tasks that give
them challenges to overcome in imaginative ways.
3.Analytic Thinking:
 Students need the ability to think analytically, which includes proficiency
with comparing, contrasting, evaluating, synthesizing, and applying
without instruction or supervision.
 Tasks that require linear thinking and routine cognitive work are being
outsourced more and more. So it’s essential to guide students towards
being able to perform analytic thinking. It is crucial to their ability to
succeed in life after the classroom.
4.Collaboration:
 Students must possess the ability to collaborate seamlessly in both
physical and virtual spaces, with real and virtual partners globally.
 Students of the digital age are social by nature. They text, post, update,
share, chat, and constantly co-create in technological environments with
each other. When they are unable to do this in school, they become
disengaged and unattached to their learning. Connection and
collaboration with others are essential not only to their learning but their
mental and emotional health.
5.Ethics, Action & Accountability:
 This includes adaptability, fiscal responsibility, personal accountability,
environmental awareness, empathy, tolerance, and global awareness.
 A well-rounded and responsible global digital citizen practices personal,
global, and online responsibilities geared towards creating a better world
for everyone. This is a selfless, helpful, and caring individual who is
respectful of other cultures and belief systems
21st century skills

21st century skills

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    21st Century Education Revolves around the notion that the schooling we have known it for 150 years is a 19th century invention that must change to keep pace with the demands of new economy.  Learning must leverage the affordances of new technology, employ better pedagogies, and be cognizant of the characteristics of a new breed of learner.
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    21st Century TeachingSkills 21st century skills professional development prepares teachers and principals to integrate 21st century skills into their classroom and schools. Following are strategies every 21st century teacher should use: Standard 1 Teacher Demonstrate Leadership  Teacher lead in the classroom.  Teacher demonstrate leadership in the school.  Teacher advocate for schools and students.  Teacher demonstrate high ethical standards.
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    Standard 2 Teachers EstablishA Respectful Environment For A Diverse Population Of Students  Teachers treats students as individuals.  Teachers adapt their teaching for the benefit of students with special needs.  Teachers work collaboratively with the families of their students.  Encourage an environment that is inviting, respectful, supportive, inclusive and flexible.
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    Standard 3 Teachers KnowThe Content They Teach  Teachers know the content appropriate to their teaching specialty  Teachers recognize the interconnectedness of content area/discipline.  Teachers make instructions relevant to students.
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    Standard 4 Teachers FacilitateLearning For Their Students  Teacher knows the way in which learning takes place, and they know the appropriate levels of intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of their students.  Teachers plan instructions appropriate for their students.  Teachers use a variety of instructional methods.  Teachers integrate and utilize technology in their instruction.  Teachers help students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.  Teachers help students to work in teams and develop leadership qualities.  Teachers communicate effectively.
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    Standard 5 Teacher ReflectOn Their Practice  Teachers analyze student’s learning.  Teachers link professional growth on their professional goals.  Teachers function effectively in a complex dynamic environment.
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    Life & CareerSkills  Today's greatest success stories are not about people who are necessarily the smartest but those who can communicate a vision to others and lead them in the execution of it. They also recognize and surround themselves with those that are smarter and more capable than they are.  Flexibility and adaptability  Initiative and self-direction  Social and cross-cultural skills  Productivity and accountability  Leadership and responsibility
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    Learning & InnovativeSkills 1. Critical thinking & Problem solving:  Exercising sound reasoning in understanding  Framing, analyzing and synthesizing information in order to solve problems and answer questions.
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    2. Creativity &Innovation  Demonstrating originality and inventiveness in work.  Being open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives.
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    3. Communication &Collaboration  Articulating thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively through speaking and writing.  Demonstrating ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
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    Core Subjects  English,reading or language arts.  World Languages  Arts  Mathematics  Economics  Science  Geography  History  Government and Civics
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    Information, Media &Technology Skills 1. Information literacy:  Accessing information efficiently and effectively, evaluating information critically and competently and using information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand.  Possessing a fundamental understanding of ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information.
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    2. Media Literacy: Understanding how media messages are constructed, for what purposes and using which tools, characteristics and convention.  Examining how individuals interpret messages differently, how values or point of view are included and excluded and how media can influence beliefs and behaviors.
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    3. ICT Literacy: Using digital technology, communication tools and network appropriately.  Posses a fundamental understanding of issues surrounding the access and use of information.
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    21st Century SkillsEvery Student Needs  Problem Solving  Creativity  Analytic Thinking  Collaboration  Communication  Ethics, Action, & Accountability Problem Solving Ethics, Action, Accountability Analytical Thinking Collaboration Creativity
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    1.Problem Solving:  Studentsneed the ability to solve complex problems in real time.  In the future, complex problems that we can’t even conceive right now will be everywhere. As society advances, so will the complexity of its manageable conflicts. The more we focus on students’ ability to devise effective solutions to real-world problems, the more successful those students will become.
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    2.Creativity:  Problem-solving isa skill that comes naturally to them and this can be advanced profoundly with the proper engagement in their learning. This comes from doing rewarding projects and meaningful tasks that give them challenges to overcome in imaginative ways.
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    3.Analytic Thinking:  Studentsneed the ability to think analytically, which includes proficiency with comparing, contrasting, evaluating, synthesizing, and applying without instruction or supervision.  Tasks that require linear thinking and routine cognitive work are being outsourced more and more. So it’s essential to guide students towards being able to perform analytic thinking. It is crucial to their ability to succeed in life after the classroom.
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    4.Collaboration:  Students mustpossess the ability to collaborate seamlessly in both physical and virtual spaces, with real and virtual partners globally.  Students of the digital age are social by nature. They text, post, update, share, chat, and constantly co-create in technological environments with each other. When they are unable to do this in school, they become disengaged and unattached to their learning. Connection and collaboration with others are essential not only to their learning but their mental and emotional health.
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    5.Ethics, Action &Accountability:  This includes adaptability, fiscal responsibility, personal accountability, environmental awareness, empathy, tolerance, and global awareness.  A well-rounded and responsible global digital citizen practices personal, global, and online responsibilities geared towards creating a better world for everyone. This is a selfless, helpful, and caring individual who is respectful of other cultures and belief systems