1. 21st Century Skills 20th Century Model
This slide represents the subject matter mastery model. It takes a snapshot of our ability to master or memorize core subjects.
Our parents were educated in a system like this.
Even today, this is how most districts are implementing NCLB.
***CORE SUBJECT MATTER MASTERY BY ITSELF ISN’T GOOD ENOUGH IN THE 21ST CENTURY.

2. 21st Century Skills
This is the model developed by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills.
It identifies the additional “buckets” that need to be added and integrated into core subject mastery.
And you will notice it requires assessment not only of core subject mastery, but assessment of one’s ability to integrate the additional skills and content areas into core subject mastery.

3. 21st Century Skills 21st Century Content Global Awareness
Civic Engagement
Business, Financial &
Economic Literacy
Learning Skills
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Communication
Collaboration
Creativity
Self-Directed Learning
Information & Media Literacy
Accountability & Adaptability
Social Responsibility
These are the “design specs” for 21st Century education.
Geography Example – How does the 21st Century Model differ from the 20th Century Model?