2. Academic Leadership
Workshop # 3: 6 Cs for the Education Future & how they apply to Central’s context?
Mark A. Miller – Teacher in Residence

3. And how they apply to Central’s Context
The Six Cs
And how they apply to Central’s Context

4. Agenda for Today Introduction to the Six Cs Classroom Evaluation Next
We will look at each of the six individually and discuss what this could look like in my classroom
Classroom Evaluation
We will take a personal inventory of where we are right now in our practice
Next
Steps
We will take some time to discuss what the next steps can be in our journey with education
Agenda for Today
Basic and Straight Forward

5. Michael Fullan’s Theory
The Six Cs
Michael Fullan’s Theory
Character
Education
Citizenship
Creativity &
Imagination
Communication
Collaboration
Critical Thinking &
Problem Solving

6. In comparison to the other five pillars, what order of importance to you place this pillar?
How often do you explicitly place this topic in your lesson plan design?

7. Character Education Definition
Honesty, self-regulation and responsibility, perseverance, empathy for contributing to the safety and benefit of others, self-confidence, personal health and well-being, career and life skills

8. Citizenship
Definition
Global knowledge, sensitivity to and respect for other cultures, active involvement in addressing issues of human and environmental sustainability

9. Communication
Definition
Communicate effectively orally, in writing and with a variety of digital tools; listening skills

10. Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Definition
Think critically to design and manage projects, solve problems, make effective decisions using a variety of digital tools and resources

11. Collaboration
Definition
Work in teams, learn from and contribute to the learning of others, social networking skills, empathy in working with diverse others

12. Creativity and Imagination
Definition
Economic and social entrepreneurialism, considering and pursuing novel ideas, and leadership for action

13. In comparison to the other five pillars, what order of importance to you place this pillar?
How often do you explicitly place this topic in your lesson plan design?

14. Time for a Break
See you in 10 minutes!

15. Michael Fullan’s Theory
The Six Cs
Michael Fullan’s Theory
Character
Education
Citizenship
Creativity &
Imagination
Communication
Collaboration
Critical Thinking &
Problem Solving

16. Idea Think Tank
Jigsaw Activity

17. Jigsaw Activity
You will be put into six groups, and assigned one of the pillars to discuss
You and your team will come up with as many specific activities that would integrate your pillar
Don’t aim for one-offs Try to come up with existing activities where you are casually integrating your pillar
Be ready to discuss with the group . . .

18. Click mouse once to reveal icons and there numbers
Fill the Tank
Click mouse once to reveal icons and there numbers 1
Character Education 2
Citizenship 3
Communication 6 1 4 4
Critical thinking and Problem Solving 3 2 5 5
Collaboration 6
Creativity and Imagination

19. Idea catch ON!

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