"...many educators, policy makers and even the general public respond resoundingly with "That's impossible!" when challenged to adopt a new paradigm of education for the 21st century. Most people today adhere to a paradigm of education that is strictly 19th century. But, like the Queen, a growing number of educators are believing in and accomplishing "the impossible". " 21st Century Schools http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/What_is_21st_Century_Education.htm
A 21st Century Education
"...many educators, policy makers and even the general public respond resoundingly with "That's impossible!" when challenged to adopt a new paradigm of education for the 21st century. Most people today adhere to a paradigm of education that is strictly 19th century. But, like the Queen, a growing number of educators are believing in and accomplishing "the impossible". "
21st Century Schools
http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/What_is_21st_Century_Education.htm
What is it?
What are 21st Century skills?
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Collaboration across Networks and Leading by Influence
- Agility and Adaptability
- Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
- Effective Oral and Written Communication
- Accessing and Analyzing Information
- Curiosity and Imagination
Tony Wagner's The Global Achievement GapWhat does 21st Century Education look like?
What does 21st Century Assessment look like?
What does a 21st Century Teacher look like?
What does a 21st Century Student look like?
What are the commonalities between a 21st century learner/teacher/education and a 20th century learner/teacher/education?