1. Framework for 21 st Century Learning Hendersonville Middle School Curriculum Night November 20, 2012 Rena Nisbet

2. What is the Partnership? The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is a national organization that advocates for 21st century readiness for every student. It included professional organizations, business leaders, and education professionals.

3. Framework for 21 st Century Learning

4. 3 R’s Reading Writing Arithmetic 4 C’s Critical Thinking Communication Collaboration Creativity

5. Core Subjects and 21st Century Themes Core subjects:  English, reading or language arts  World languages  Arts  Mathematics  Economics  Science  Geography, history, government and civics. 21st century themes: Global Awareness Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy Civic Literacy Health Literacy Environmental Literacy

6. 21 st Century Support Systems 21 st Century Standards (Common Core) 21 st Century Assessments 21 st Century Curriculum and Instruction 21 st Century Professional Development 21 st Century Learning Environments

7. Learning and Innovation Skills Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication and Collaboration

8. Information, Media, and Technology Skills Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT (Information, Communication, and Technology) Literacy

9. Life and Career Skills Flexibility and Adaptability Initiative and Self-Direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills Productivity and Accountability Leadership and Responsibility