21stCenturyLearning-opening-fall07.ppt
- 1. Education for the 21st Century
- 2. Office of Assessment and Accountaility Presented By Jan Stanley, Assistant Director Office of Assessment and Accountability
- 3. Session Goals Review the components of 20th century learning Develop an understanding of the 21st century learning skills Recognize assessment as a key component of instruction in the 21st century Develop an understanding of available resources
- 4. Let’s Think…. How has our world changed?
- 5. Use this chart as a brainstorming tool to reflect upon the changes that have taken place during your lifetime. Activities Your School Years Your Life Today Communication Careers Methods of Purchase Education
- 8. JOBS
- 10. EDUCATION
- 11. Learners are the same as they have always been. The same methods that worked for me when I was a student will work for my students now.
- 12. Today’s Learners Are Different Marc Prensky, Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants 2001 They think and process information fundamentally differently from their predecessors.
- 13. Quiz Time… What were the main components of 20th century learning?
- 14. Framework for 20th Century Learning
- 15. Quiz Time… What are the six elements of the 21st century learning skills?
- 16. Framework for the 21st Century Skills
- 17. Key Element #1 Core Subjects Emphasize the core subjects of reading, English, mathematics, science, foreign languages, civics, government, economics, arts, history, and geography Expanding student understanding in core subjects beyond minimal mastery
- 18. Key Element #2 21st Century Content Global awareness Financial, economic and business awareness Civic literacy Health and wellness awareness
- 19. Key Element #2 21st Century Content should be delivered in a 21st Century Context Relevant Context vital, practical emotional and social connections to skill and content bringing the world into the classroom, taking students out into the world creating opportunities for students to interact with each other and adults in authentic learning situations
- 20. Key Element #3 ICT Literacy Informational and communication technology ability to use technology to support 21st century teaching and learning ability to use technology to meet CSOs and state/national educational technology standards
- 21. Key Element #4 Learning Skills Information and Communication Skills Information and media literacy Visual literacy Communication
- 22. Key Element #4 Learning Skills Thinking and Reasoning Skills Critical thinking Systems thinking Problem solving Creating and innovating
- 23. Key Element #5 Life Skills Interpersonal and Self-Directional Skills Interpersonal and collaborative skills Self-direction Accountability and adaptability Social responsibility Ethical behavior
- 24. Key Element #6 21st Century Assessments Using high quality assessments that measure students’ performance for the elements of a 21st century education
- 25. Quiz time… How does a 20th century classroom compare/contrast with a 21st century classroom?
- 26. Contrasting 20th and 21st Century Educational Practices 20th Century Practice Teacher’s role Student’s role Student results Instructional focus Lesson design Instructional strategies Instructional and technology tools Assessment practices 21st Century Practice Teacher’s role Student’s role Student results Instructional focus Lesson design Instructional strategies Instructional and technology tools Assessment practices
- 28. Concluding Thoughts…. What conditions do we control that can be altered to improve student achievement?
- 29. Issues related to student achievement are derived from 4 areas: Curriculum – what we teach Quality of instruction – how we teach Effectiveness of schools – where we teach Characteristics of students – who we teach
- 30. Resources What resources are available to assist districts and schools in educating students for the 21st century?
- 31. WVDE Websites Learning Community Digital Resource http://wvde.state.wv.us/21stcenturydigitalres ource/ Teach 21 http://wvde.state.wv.us/teach21/ Frameworks http://wvde.state.wv.us/frameworks/ Teacher Blogs and Wikis http://blog.k12.wv.us/ http://brookhavenwordjar.pbwiki.com/Glossary
- 32. Look around. Things are different now. We must adapt and change.
- 33. Henry Ford said “If you think you can, or you think you can’t . . . you are right”. WVDE challenges you to institute 21st century skills for education in our state, districts, and schools. We can make the difference for students!