A New Vision of Teaching and Learning 21 st Century Skills
Outcomes: Explore the “New Vision of Teaching” as described in the NCEES. Consider “where we are” in the change process. Reflect on current leadership practices and changes you will employ to meet new, more rigorous standards.
Find a Partner Who… Does not work in your school. Image Courtesy of Microsoft Online Gallery
A Quick Brainstorm: What “stuff” has gone into the educational graveyard? Image from Grange Park Schools
Did You Name? Film Strips “Registers” Card Catalogs VCRs One piece gym uniforms What else?
A Quick Brainstorm: What school house practices have we abandoned? Image from:
Did You Name? Students Driving the School Bus Smoking Sections of Campus Dunce Caps What else? Image Courtesy of Microsoft Online Gallery
Our Leadership Practices Have changed as well… And must continue to change.
A Shift in the Keepers of Knowledge Power School…Power School? Images Courtesy of Microsoft Online Gallery
A New Vision of Teaching and Learning
A New Vision of School Leadership Public education’s changed mission dictates the need for a new type of school leader — an executive instead of an administrator. No longer are school leaders just maintaining the status quo by managing complex operations but just like their colleagues in business, they must be able to create schools as organizations that can learn and change quickly if they are to improve performance. Schools need executives who are adept at creating systems for change and at building relationships with and across staff that not only tap into the collective knowledge and insight they possess but powerful relationships that also stir their passions for their work with children. Out of these relationships the executive must create among staff a common shared understanding for the purpose of the work of the school, its values that direct its action, and commitment and ownership of a set of beliefs and goals that focus everyone’s decision making. The staff ’s common understanding of the school’s identity empowers them to seek and build powerful alliances and partnerships with students, parents and community stakeholders in order to enhance their ability to produce increased student achievement. The successful work of the new executive will only be realized in the creation of a culture in which leadership is distributed and encouraged with teachers, which consists of open, honest communication, which is focused on the use of data, teamwork, research-based best practices, and which uses modern tools to drive ethical and principled, goal-oriented action. This culture of disciplined thought and action is rooted in the ability of the relationships among all stakeholders to build a trusting, transparent environment that reduces all stakeholders’ sense of vulnerability as they address the challenges of transformational change.
Frayer Maps
“Learning and innovation skills are what separate students who are prepared for increasingly complex life and work environments in the 21 st century and those who are not.”
Core Content and Outcomes Support Systems
Elements of 21 st Century Learning 21 st Century Themes Global Awareness Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy Civic Literacy Health Literacy Environmental Literacy
Global Awareness BRINGING THE OUTSIDE WORLD INTO THE CLASSROOM Using 21st century skills to understand and address global issues. Learning from and working collaboratively with individuals representing diverse cultures, religions and lifestyles in a spirit of mutual respect and open dialogue in personal, work and community contexts. Having the ability to utilize non-English languages as a tool for understanding other nations and cultures.
Financial, Economic, Business & Entrepreneurial Literacy YOU HAVE TO GIVE SOMETHING TO GET SOMETHING Knowing how to make appropriate personal economic choices. Understanding the role of the economy and the role of business in the economy. Using entrepreneurial skills to enhance workplace productivity and career options.
Civic Literacy WE ARE PART OF A DEMOCRACY AND WE HAVE A VOICE Being an informed citizen to participate effectively in government. Exercising the rights and obligations of citizenship at local, state, national and global levels. Understanding the local and global implications of civic decisions.
Health Literacy THE DECISIONS WE MAKE ON HOW WE TAKE CARE OURSELVES IMPACT EVERY ASPECT OF OUR LIVES Having the ability to access health information and services, navigate health institutions and act as an effective advocate to improve health for self, family and/or community. Understanding preventive physical and mental health measures, including proper diet, nutrition, exercise, risk avoidance and stress reduction. Demonstrating understanding of national and international health.
Environmental Literacy WE USE RESOURCES AND RESOURCES ARE NOT UNLIMITED WE CREATE WASTE AND WASTE TAKES SPACE
Elements of 21 st Century Learning
Life and Career Skills Leadership Ethics Accountability Flexibility and Adaptability Personal Productivity Personal Responsibility People Skills Initiative and Self-direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
Life and Career Skills Leadership Using interpersonal and problem-solving skills to influence more than one person toward a goal. Having the ability to leverage strengths of others to accomplish a common goal. Ethics Demonstrating integrity and ethical behavior in personal, workplace and community contexts. Accountability Setting and meeting high standards and goals for one’s self and others.
Life and Career Skills Continued Adaptability Adapting to varied roles and responsibilities. Tolerating ambiguity and changing priorities. Personal Productivity Utilizing time efficiently and manage workload. Being punctual and reliable. Personal Responsibility Exercising personal responsibility and flexibility in personal, workplace and community contexts.
Life and Career Skills Continued People Skills Working appropriately and productively with others. Self Direction Monitoring one’s own understanding and learning needs. Demonstrating initiative to advance professional skill levels. Having the ability to define, prioritize and complete tasks without direct oversight. Demonstrating commitment to learning as a lifelong process. Social Responsibility Acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind.
Elements of 21 st Century Learning Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication Creativity and Innovation Skills Collaboration Skills Contextual Learning Skills
Learning and Innovation Skills Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Exercising sound reasoning in understanding. Making complex choices. Understanding the interconnections among systems. Framing, analyzing and solving problems. Communication Articulating thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively. Creativity and Innovation Skills Demonstrating originality and inventiveness in work. Developing, implementing and communicating new ideas to others. Being open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives.
Learning and Innovation Skills Continued Collaboration Skills Demonstrating ability to work effectively with diverse teams. Being willing to be helpful and make necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal. Contextual Learning Skills Having the ability to take advantage of education in a variety of contexts both inside and outside the classroom; understanding that knowledge is acquired within a context.
Elements of 21 st Century Learning Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT (Information, Communications and Technology) Literacy
Information, Media & Technology Skills Information and Media Literacy Skills Understanding, managing and creating effective oral, written and/or multimedia communication in a variety of forms and contexts. Analyzing, accessing, managing, integrating, evaluating and creating information in a variety of forms and media. ICT Literacy (Information, Communications and Technology) Using technology in the course of attaining and utilizing 21st century skills.
Standards and Skills Crosswalk Standard II: Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students. B. Teachers embrace diversity in the school community and in the world: Demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures Select materials and develop lessons that counteract stereotypes and incorporate contributions Recognize the influences on a child’s development, personality, and performance Consider and incorporate different points of view 21 st Century Theme(s): ???? Life & Career Skill(s): ???? Learning & Innovation Skill(s): ????
Standards and Skills Crosswalk Standard III: Teachers know the content they teach. D. Teachers make instruction relevant to students: Incorporate life skills which include leadership, ethics, accountability, adaptability, personal productivity, personal responsibility, people skills, self-direction, and social responsibility Demonstrate the relationship between the core content and 21 st Century content that includes global awareness; financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy; civic literacy; and health and wellness awareness
Standards and Skills Crosswalk Standard IV: Teachers facilitate learning for their students. A: Know your students B: Plan C: Use a variety of instructional strategies D: Utilize technology in the classroom E: Help students develop critical thinking & problem-solving skills F: Help students work in teams and develop leadership qualities G: Communicate effectively H. Use a variety of methods to assess student progress Which elements can be found in 21 st century themes or skills?
A 21 st Century Learner…
Creativity and Innovation Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Communication Collaboration
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Turn and Talk
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A Look In the Mirror
Phases of Concern: 0= Awareness 1= Informational 2= Personal 3= Management 4= Consequence 5= Collaboration 6= Refocusing
“Sit and Get” Actively Engaged
Don’t talk, text, blog, create, think, breathe, etc. Turn and Talk, Work with Peer, Collaborate
“Because I said so…” “What Did You Discover? Why? Evidences?”
ConsumersProducers and Creators
Recall the Facts Justify, Synthesize and Analyze
Complete #2-20 even, page 224, Chapter 12 Real World, Relevant Problems
Thinking Maps hang on my wall Students create their own unprompted maps
I usually summarize the lesson Students summarize the lesson in multiple ways
The test tells me if they understood Formative assessment is my M.O.
They have access to a glossary Purposeful vocabulary instruction
Audience of One (teacher) Authentic Audience
Stuck in 1920 Ready for 2024
Phases of Concern: 0= Awareness 1= Informational 2= Personal 3= Management 4= Consequence 5= Collaboration 6= Refocusing
What practice(s) does MY School need to add to the educational graveyard? Image from Microsoft Online Gallery
What practice(s) do My Teachers need to add to their educational toolkit? Image from Microsoft Online Gallery
What We Said Image from Microsoft Online Gallery
How We Stay Committed: Accountability Personal Collegial Successful experiences serve as motivators Adapt, not adopt Re-dedication Shared Vision Image from Microsoft Online Gallery