20th Century Learning

Filling the Vessel

Retelling
Information transfer
Time-based
Memorization of discrete facts
Textbook driven
Passive learning
Working in isolation
Authorities
Teaching focused I taught them the
material, it is up to them to learn it.
NO student freedom
FULL of discipline problems
Fragmented curriculum
LOW expectations
Teachers as judge
School being irrelevant and
meaningless to the students

21st Century Learning

Kindling the Fire
Discovery
Learning to learn
Outcome-based
What students KNOW & what they CAN
do
Research based
Active learning
Collaboration
Facilitators
Learning focused What have the
students learned and can they transfer
that knowledge to real life situations.
GREAT deal of student freedom
VERY FEW discipline problems
Integrated curriculum
HIGH expectations
Worldwide audience
Curriculum being connected to the
students interest, experiences and
talents.