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MODULE 1
LESSON 1
PRETEST:
What DO YOU ALREADY KNOW?
To find out how much you already know about the concepts discussed in this module, try
to answer the following Module pre-test:
6. Why should cultural diversity be respected and promoted in schools and in communities?
Answer:
Cultural diversity should be respected and promoted in school and communities because everyone has
the right to live in peace and harmony. With the absence of respect, our schools and communities will be
in chaos more problems will come up.
7. Identify three attributes of a teacher who is a leader in 21st century schools.
Briefly explain each attribute.
Answer:
Integrated and Interdisciplinary – means that all subject areas as much as possible should be linked or
integrated.
Technologies and Multimedia – 21st century education relies on ICT to improve teaching and learning
activities.
Global classrooms – Education/teaching is not limited to academic. Global issues should be discussed in
the classroom so that learners are more aware on current issues and encourage them to react or give
their opinions.
8. Describe a person who is:
I can do this
cannot I am but I need to I can
do this learning how learn more do this
yet to do this and improve very well
COMPETENCY (Novice) (Apprentice) (Expert)
(Practitioner)
ACTIVITY 1.1
Mrs. Rosalia Santos, a primary school teacher in the Philippines, is presently taking
up graduate studies in education. For her assignment, her professor asked her to write
an essay on the changes in Philippine society in the past four decades. Read her short
essay on the next page.
After reading Mrs. Santos’ essay, reflect on the following questions: What are some
of the changes in Philippine society described by Mrs. Santos? What would be the
possible effects of these changes on 21st century education in the Philippines? Write
your answer on the space below.
The changes in Philippine society as described Mrs. Santos are the following.
The economy is improving, and that is very evident because many Filipinos are improving their financial
status by working abroad.
Politics shaped the lives of the people the way how government lead the country.
Both political and economic change leads to social changes.
Part of social changes is the lifestyle of the Filipinos.
Technology is more advance. Example. we can now communicate with our families and friends through
mobile phones.
And lastly, because of those changes’ environment has suffered. Pollution and environmental problems
have increased and awareness among Filipinos and government officials is growing.
Activity 1.2
How well did you learn the critical attributes of 21st century education in your own
setting? Let’s see as you work out this activity. For each critical attribute in
Column 1, provide Suggested Teaching and Learning Activities to Achieve the Attribute
in Column 2. In Column 3, write the word YES if you are currently doing these
suggested activities in your school, and NO if you are not. Item 8 has been done for
you as an example.
Are you
Critical Suggested Teaching
currently doing
Attributes of 21st and Learning
these suggested
Century Activities to
activities in
Education Achieve the
your
Attribute school? (Yes/No)
For science subject let the
students count their pulse so that
they will know how many times
Integrated and their heart beats in 1 minute. This
1. Interdisciplinary YES
can be integrated in their Health
subject. Students will learn in
their Health subject what would
be the normal number of pulse in
a particular age of a person.
Let the learners use (gadgets)
cellphones in the class to search
Integrated and
2. for a particular topic and let them YES
Interdisciplinary
share it in the class after the
research.
Engage learners in
collaborative projects
that will challenge
Relevant, Rigorous, them to find ways in
8. and Real-world solving real-world YES
problems, such as
pollution, global
warming, drug addiction,
and the like.
ACTIVITY 1.3
Study the first column of the table below, which provides a list of the new parameters
in education in the 21st century. Your task is to provide examples of the “new
things” in education listed in the first column. You may write your answer in the
second column. The last item, New Spaces/Dimensions of Learning, has been done for
you. Work on the rest of the examples.
ACTIVITY 1.4
Read the story below and answer the questions that follow.
The following is a visualization guide from the seminar attended by Mr. Handoko on
redesigning classrooms for the 21st century. Based on the information provided in the
critical incident, fill in the visualization guide below. Under the heading “Today,
“describe the current status of the Community Primary School in the different aspects
of learning. Then, imagine that you are one of the teachers in the said school and
write what you envision the school should be so that it becomes 21st century- ready.
Write your response under “21st Century.”
Activity 1.5
Activity 1.6
Have you ever heard of the four pillars of learning in the 21st century? The four pillars
are listed in the table below. In the second column, try and describe what each pillar
refers to.
Activity 1.7
The following table provides Zhou’s descriptions for each of the four pillars. The list shows some of the
competencies and skills associated with the four pillars. In the last column, place a check mark (√) against
the elements that you think you are already good at. Put a cross mark (X) if the elements do not apply to
you. This is not a test, so try to be as honest as you can in completing this checklist.
x
x
Activity 1.8
Do you now know more about all the literacies discussed in the table? Do you already
possess these literacies? In the following table, rate yourself according to the
literacies mentioned. Place a check mark on the appropriate column that reflects your
perception of your current state corresponding to the literacy.
I have some
I do not literacy in My literacy
21st Century Literacy have this this area in this area is
literacy yet but still well developed
need
improvement
Ecoliteracy
Cyberliteracy
Financial Literacy
Media Literacy
Social/Emotional
Literacy
Globalization and
Multicultural
Literacy
Activity 1.9
After studying the key competencies of an ICT-literate individual, do you think you
have what it takes to be considered as one? Find out by assessing yourself if you are
ICT literate by completing the checklist on the next page. Once done with your own
assessment, you may also want to assess if your students are ICT-literate. This will
guide you in assisting your students to become ICT-literate themselves.
I have
I already I do not
this but
have have this
I need
ICT Literacy this and yet
to
practice it
further
regularly (3)
improve
(1)
on it
(2)
I can search, find, and retrieve
information
from various digital
sources.
I am able to organize accessed
information
for easy retrieval and
use.
Activity 1.10
The table below presents the competencies of media literacy, as well as the
descriptions for each key element, and an example in a classroom setting. Try to
assess your media literacy competencies as applied in your classroom. Complete the
checklist below by placing a check mark in the appropriate column.
I have
I already this I do not
have this competency have this
competency but
Media Literacy Competencies competency
and I need yet
practice it to
regularly further (3)
(1) improve
on it
(2)
Activity 2.1
1. If you were Suyen’s teacher, what would you have done? Ans. If I were Suyen’s teacher I have to
listened and addressed her concerns better.
2. What advice would you have given to the teacher who ignored Suyen’s request for help? Ans. I will tell
and remind the teacher that we teachers are the Second Mother of our Learners. We teachers are the
model in giving and promoting respect to others. We teachers should have the quality in creating a safe
and comfortable learning environment.
3. Are her classmates justified in teasing Suyen? Why/Why not? Ans. Suyen’s classmates was not justified
in teasing their classmates since no one stop them in doing bad things to their classmates, they keep it
doing because their teacher doesn’t stop Suyen’s classmates in bulling her and she doesn’t care of their
individual differences. The teacher just ignored her request.
4. Did the situation reflect a respect for people’s individual differences? Why/Why not? Ans. In this
situation, respecting for people’s individual differences was not shown and reflected. Suyen’s
classmates bullied her and her teacher ignored her. The situation lack of respecting individual and
cultural differences. Respecting each other and cultural differences is a value needed by students in
schools and in the world outside of them. Suyen’s classmates and teacher did not manifest respect for
individual differences and treated her badly because of her different needs.
Activity 2.2
A Ofte
Some Little Very
lot n
Behavior -what little
(3) (2) (1)
(5) (4)
A. Appreciation for Diversity
1. I show respect for the students regardless of their race, gender, or
X
physical appearance.
2. I know about the different cultures that my students represent. X
3. I treat both female and male students in the same manner. X
4. I am a role model of a respectful and nonviolent person for my
X
students.
5. I am consistent in my behavior toward all students X
6. I express my disagreement upon witnessing acts of discrimination
X
or racism.
7. I teach my students about different cultures and ways of living X
B. Peaceful Conflict Resolution
1. I commit to nonviolent language X
2. I commit to nonviolent behavior X
3. I use a calm (can be stern) voice with students even when I am
X
upset.
4. I give my students recognition and praise. X
5. I give constructive criticism. X
6. I explain the value of tasks to my students to get them to do things. X
7. I speak to students privately when there is a problem. X
C. Encouragement for Student Participation and Collaboration.
1. I consult with and listen to my students when a decision has to be
X
made which will affect them.
2. I try to reach a consensus among my students when making
X
decisions.
3. I delegate tasks and responsibilities to the students. X
4. My students learn by working as a team. X
5. My students work independently. X
6. I use cooperative learning strategies with my students X
Activity 2.3
1.
Social and
Teacher Cross-culture Supporting Incidents Advice
Issue
Shruti Respond open- Teacher Shruti exalting the Teacher Shruti needs to be more
mindedly to advantages of the new strategies openminded with her colleagues.
different ideas and kept on referring to the Being a 21st teacher, it is important to
and values. traditional ways of teaching as be tolerant and respectful of other
outdated. She dismissed the ideas and beliefs.
comment and reported that the
traditional way of teaching will be
soon face the fate of dinosaur and
become extinct.
Ning Conduct oneself Teacher Ning simply ignored what She needs to be patient with her
in a respectable her colleague was doing and rude colleagues, and it happens that
and professional continued to relate with her in a rude colleague will never get better,
manner. professional manner. she should call his/her attention.
Kho Respond open He assured that all concerns will be Open-minded is reflected to Teacher
mindedly to represented, and all voices from Kho’s situation. As a teacher we are
different ideas different stakeholders. flexible and should adapt easily
and values. individual issues. Teachers have the
will to understand the point of view of
others, listen anything such as ideas
and values.
2.
Rating
Social and Cross-Cultural Skills s Supporting Incidents
(1-5)
I know when it is appropriate to listen and when to One of my colleagues complain in her
speak. teaching loads, I let her express what she
5
wants and then after that I explain to her why
she must accept the load teaching.
I conduct myself in a respectable and professional Sometimes we will burst our feelings
manner specially that person keep on back fighting
4 on you, but time comes that we must call
their attention in a professional and
respectable manner.
I respond open-mindedly to different ideas and During faculty meeting.
4
values.
I leverage social and cultural differences to create Giving various activities to our learners.
new ideas and increase both innovation and 3
quality of work.
I respect cultural differences and work effectively Working with one another like collaborative
with people from a range of social and cultural 4 teaching.
backgrounds.
Activity 2.4
Educators: Ageisms: Imbalance of work load or teaching loads because you are new or you are younger than
them.Unequal distribution of works.
Activity 2.5
I may
I have I don not
have
this / I have
this / I
am this this / I
Characteristics may be
am not
this
(3 this
(2
points) (1 point)
points)
1. I understand that education should be a means towards constructive
change.
2. I am actively involved in the community.
3. I am a lifelong learne r who continues to improve my own learning
abilities.
4. I am aware of my own values and live by them.
5. I nurture peace and a sense of community.
6. I am gender-sensitive. A am alert to any possibility of gender bias in
myself or in students.
7. I am constructively critical. I use criticism as a tool towards
constructive change.
8. I intentionally develop in learners their capacity to care.
9. I am an inquirer. I am more a raiser of questions than a giver of
answers.
10. I have the skills of communication and conflict resolution.
11. I have the skills of reflective learning through which I apply what is
learned from my teaching to deepen my own understanding of the
students and the learning process.
12. I practice cooperative learning by encouraging cooperative learning
tasks and discouraging negative competition among students.
13. I help students plan and act to achieve a culture of peace.
Total Score: 27 8 0
Activity 2.6
I am I can do
I
already this but
Activities cannot
doing haven’t
do this.
this. done it yet.
1. Organize regular discussions on peace and diversity-related issues.
2. Participate in regular discussions on peace and diversity-related
issues
3. Arrange and conduct trainings on understanding and appreciation of
peace and respect for cultural diversity for students and teachers, using
actual cases from your school.
4. Participate in trainings that promote peace and understanding of
cultural diversity.
5. Manage conflicts that arise in the classroom.
6. Take appropriate action on peace and diversity-related issues.
7. Document and discuss specific student complaints arising from
peace and diversity-related issues.
8. Design learning activities that reflect the different backgrounds and
needs of the students.
9. Select learning materials that reflect the different backgrounds and
needs of the students.
10. Reach out to quite or non-participative students.
11. Treat each student as an individual deserving of respect and not as
a representative of a group.
Activity 2.7
First I have to know the most important needs of my learners. By knowing it we can easily adjust and
adapt and before we teach we must learn and must possess the 21st century skills(KSAV).
Activity 2.8
1. The most important learning in school is giving our attention to our learners,showing them how
important they are in this world and treating every student as a unique resource.
2. Poverty is not the hindrance of our success. As long we have the value being flexible and have the
value of perseverance and never stop in achieving our goals we can be successful in any ways.
Activity 2.9
1.
Teacher Student
Instructional Accountability Accountability
Activity (1=lowest; (1=lowest;
4=highest) 4=highest)
Focused lesson 4 1
Guided instructions 3 2
Collaborative learning 2 3
Independent tasks 1 4
2.The teachers has more accountability in focused lesson and has a low priority in giving independent
tasks to the learners, while the student has more accountability on doing independent task.
3.Yes the tea teacher has greater accountability specially during the focus lesson, the teacher
establishes the lessons purpose and show students how to approach the new learning skills and
materials.
4.The advantage is less stress and we are developing the confidence or forming our learners to be
holistic and to learn important lessons without going through painful process of making also a mistakes.
Activity 2.11
1. Yes Mrs. Rai has an effective way in helping Ms. Nga’s problems didn’t put Ms. Nga into shames .
2. She has to attend more professional development workshops and seminars.
3. Mrs. Rai manifested leadership by listening her colleagues problem and leading to a correct solution of
the problem. Rs. Rai influence Ms. Nga towards addressing a concern and guiding her in contributing to
reaching schools goal of respecting and promoting diversity.
4. She able to guide others towards coming up with solutions to their problem.
Activity 2.12
Very Aver- Very
Leadership Trait Weak Strong
Weak age Strong
• Has a vision and the ability
to communicate it
• Has integrity
• Has the innate ability to
inspire, energize, and
en-
courage his/her followers
• Empowers members
• Mentors potential leaders
who share his/her vision
and are committed to
see-
ing it become a reality
• Leads by example
1. Yes
2. Has integrity
3. Has a vision and the ability to communicate it.
4. More confidence and trainings in communicating .
5. In the classroom: take turns to be a little teacher
Delegates tasks in every group.
At school: Mentoring and coaching like journalisms and MTAP
In your family:
Facilitating and guiding my children towards doing the right.
Activity 2.13
1. I’m not prepared for this informal observation. If you came by yesterday, you would have seen that my
lesson was more interesting. Today’s lesson is a bit dry.
A teacher who takes responsibility is prepared to do her tasks to the best that she can everyday.
Activity 3.1
Activity 3.3
I enjoy my work/career.
I have hobbies and skills
that I practice regularly
and am competent at.
Characteristic Manifestation
1. Science and Technology to Mrs Zaida uses information and
Improve Lives communication technology
4. Learning to be social commitment is my strong point and science and technology is my weak point
because I want to learn more about ICT.
Activity 3.5
Activities I am I can do I can-
alread this but not
y haven’t do
doing done it yet. this.
this.
1. I veer away from rigid compart-
mentalization of content, but focus
more on multidisciplinary and in-
terdisciplinary teaching content.