MODULE 1 21st CENTURY EDUCATION
Modern society- ushered in by dramatic technological
revolution.
Schools- focus on the project based curriculum in life
that engage previous knowledge. Buildings to nerve
center.
Teachers- transform their role from dispencers to
facilitators of learning.
Learning- not confined through memorization of facts
but rather connected to previous knowledge.
The characteristic of 21st century teachers
1. multi-literate
2. multi-specialist
3. multi-skilled
4. self-directed
5. lifelong learner
6. flexible
7. creative problem solver
8. critical thinker
9. has a passion for excellent teaching
10. high emotional quotient
MODULE 2 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
21st century skills-grounded in belief of student be
educated in relevant, useful and in demand.
Partnership - extraordinary important in work
(teamwork) of transforming century teachers program.
Life skills
{life and career skills}
1. flexibility and adaptability
2. leadership and responsibility
3. initiative and self direction
4. productability and accountability
5. social and cross cultural skills
MODULE 3 NEW LITIRACIES, FUNCTIONAL LITERACY AND MULTILITIRACY
New literacies- demands to move confidently,
efficiently and ethnically.
Functional literacy- UNESCO {William s. gray} is an understanding ethnic groups population focus on
adult training to meet independently the reading and identity diversity and change.
writing demands
Multiple literacies are multimodal ways of
communication.
Eight attributes of 21st century education
1. integrated and interdisciplinary
2. technologies and multimedia
3. global classrooms
4. creating/adapting to constant personal and social
change and lifelong learning.
5. student centered
6. 21st century skills
7. project based and research driven
8. relevant, rigorous and real world
Common 21st technology tools for learning
1. affinity groups- unite w/ common interest
2. blogs- interactive websites include web links
3. hypertext- electronic texts provide multiple links
4. podcast- digital audio files in internet downloaded
to listeners
5. e portfolio students work generated selected
organized
6. web 2.0 -2nd generation wed page participatory
literacies
7. myspace- social networking website
8. second life- internet 3d virtual world
9. semantic web- extention current web
10. webkenz- internet simulation pet care
11. wiki- software collaboration
Learning skills
{learning and innovation skills} 4Cs
1. critical thinking and problem solving
2. communication
3. collaboration
4. creativity and innovation
Literacy skills
{ information,media and technology}
1. information literacy
2. media literacy
3. technology literacy
Exploring the New literacies
1. globalization and multi- cultural literacy-
2. social literacy- development of social skills
knowledge and positive values.
3. media literacy- ability to access analyze evaluate
and create media.
4. financial literacy- ability to make judgements and
effective decision about managing money
5. digital literacy- ability to use digital devices in
communication etc.
6. ecological literacy- unserstanding principles of
ecosystem
7. creative literacy- ability to make original ideas
MODULE 4 INTEGRATING NEW LITERACIES IN THE CURRICULUM
The approaches to integration Methods of curriculum integration
1. multidisciplinary approach- primarily focus on 1. project based learning - students engage in
different discipline. Teachers may create standard in creating knowledge and enhancing their skills.
discipline. 2. service learning- actively involves students in a wide
2. interdisciplinary approach- teachers organize and range of experiencies often benefit the community.
capsulize assume less than the multidisciplinary app. 3. learning centers/ parallel disciplines a popular way
3. transdisciplinary approach- teachers designs to integrate learning through topic or theme.
students curriculum within the students need. 4. theme based- beyond sequencing content/ plant
collaboratively
Other types of integrated curriculum 5. fusion- teacher fuse skills, knowledge or even skills.
1. connected- topics sourrounding disciplines are
connected
2. sequenced – similar ideas are though together
3. shared- plan to create integrated unit between two
discipline
MODULE 5 GOLBALIZATION AND MULTICULTURAL LITERACY
Multicultural literacy- consist of skills and abiity to Respect- consist of positive regard and esteem for
identify the creators of knowledge and interest someone
Global literacy- aims to address issues of globalization, Global mindedness- a worldview in one sees oneself is
racism and diversity and social justice. connected to the world community
Global competence- is a multidimensional capacity Values and attitude are partly communicated through
It is a capacity to examine local, global and intercultural the formal curriculum.
issues.
Perspective taking- refers to cognitive and social skills
individuals need t order and understand how others
think.
Adaptability- refers to ability to adapt one thinking and
behaviours.

MODULE 6 SOCIAL LITERACY

Social literacy- entails the development of social skills types of social literacy
knowledge and positive human values 1. effective communication
School- is a social institution establish for the 2. conflict resolution
contemplation of the reality 3. active listening
Social skills- aspects of social literacy [build and 4. empathy
maintain grow realationship of students.] 5. relationship management
6. respect
Impact of social skills 7. problem solving skills
1. better relationship 8. interpersonal skills
2. better communication
3. greater efficiency Emotional intelligence- bring about maintaining a
4. advanced career prospects healthy and purposeful relationship
5. increase overall happiness 1. recognize, understand and manage own emotions
2. recognize others and influence the emotion of others
Strategies for enhancing emotional intelligence
1. think about feelings 10 characteristic of emotionally intelligent person
2. pause 1. empathy
3. strive to control ones thought 2. self-awareness
4. benefit from criticism 3. curiosity
5. show authenticity 4. analytic mind
6. demonstrate empathy 5. belief
7. praise others 6. needs and wants
8. give helpful feedback 7. passion
9. apologize 8. optimism
10. forgive and forget 9. adaptability
 11. keep out commitments
12. help others
13. protect ourselves from emotional sabotage
People skills defined in three set abilities
1. personal effectiveness
2. interaction ability
3. intercede easily
10 essential people skill to succeed
1. being socially assertive
2. crafting a memorable presence
3. mastering communication
4. sustaining lasting confidence
5. being an excellent conversationalist
6. being highly likable
7. being exceptional at decoding emotions
8. pitching ideas
9. being charismatic
10. being an influential leader
MODULE 7 MEDIA LITERACY
Media literacy- ability to access analyze evaluate and
create media technologies.
Social media- describes websites to connect people and
user generated content
Types of social media content
1. social media ne websites
2. social media networking websites
3. social media and photo sharing
4. microblogging and blogging websites
5. social media review websites
Media and information literacy is a combination of
knowledge, attitudes skills and practices require to
access
Approaches to teaching media literacy
1. media art education approach- it intends to teach
students the aesthetic qualities of media
2. media literacy movement approach- attempts to
extend the notion of literacy
3. critical media literacy approach- it focuses in
ideology, critiquing and analyzing the politics
10. desire to help others succeed
Strategies in obtaining good people skills
1. good communication skllls
2. conflict resolution skills
3. the value of patience
4. tolerance and understanding
5A’s
1. acceptance
2. appreciation
3. approval
4. admiration
5. attention
Integrating socio-emotional literacy in the classroom
1. a person’s emotional life
2. an ethical dilemma
3. a situation calling for compassion
4. a societal change
5. the ethical use of knowledge
6. cross group interaction
7. an implicit pro-social concept
Roles of media literacy
1. learn to think critically
2. become a smart consumer of product and
information
3. recognize point of view
4. create media responsibly
5. identify the role of media in our culture
6. understand the authors goal
7 dimensions of MIL
1. tool literacy ability and understand the use practical
and conceptual tools of current information technology
2. resource literacy ability to understand the form,
format location and access
3. social structural literacy knowing how information is
socially situated and produced
4. research literacy ability to understand the use of IT
based tools relevant to work of researchers
5. publishing literacy it is the ability to format and
publish research and ideal electronically
6. emerging technology literacy ability to adapt, to
understand to evaluate the use of emerging
innovations
7. critical literacy it is the ability to evaluate critically
the intellectual
MODULE 8 FINANCIAL LITERACY
Financial literacy- is a core life skill in an increasingly steps in creating a financial plan
complex world where people need to take charge of 1. calculating net worth amount which assets exceed
their finances, budget etc. liabilities
- Ability to make well informed judgement and 2. Determining cash flow knowing where money goes
make effective decisions regarding the use of every month
money. 3. considering the priorities a core of a financial plan
Financial education- is a long term process and
incorporating it into the curricula from an early age. Five financial improvement strategies
Financial plan- as a comprehensive statement of an 1. identify your starting point
individual’s long term objectives for security and well- 2. set your priorities
being 3. document your spending
4. lay down your debt
Setting goals- a very important part of life, especially in 5. secure your financial future
financial planning.
Budget- an estimation of revenue and expenses over a
3 keys areas in setting investment goals for specified future period of time.
consideration Budgeting- a process of creating a plan to spend
1. time horizon- indicates the time when the money is money.
needed
2. risk tolerance- investors possibly of a large gain if 7 steps in good budgeting
they knew there was also a possibility of large loss. 1. set realistic goals
3. Liquidity needs- [liquidity] refers to how quickly an 2. identify income and expenses
investment can be converted into cash. 3. separate needs from wants
4. design your budget
Spending plan- is a way to make those wishes a reality. 5. put your plan into action
Savings- it is important to set money aside and put it 6. plan for seasonal expenses
into a savings account 7. look ahead

Common financial scam to avoid Financial stability- is not about being rich but rather
1. phishing- scammers send email that to come for a more of a mindset.
financial institution.
2. social media scams- scammers are adept of using Financial scams among students
social media 1. fake scholarships
3. phone scams- scammers pose as a government 2. diploma mills
agency 3. online book scams
4. stolen credit cards number- scammers obtain your 4. credit card scams
credit card
5. identify theft- scammers are able to obtain your
identity number.
MODULE 9 CYBER/DIGITAL LITERACY
Digital literacy- is the set of competencies required for Common causes of information security breaches
full participation in society that includes knowledge 1. phishing
skills behavior 2. internet scams
- Individuals ability to access both information 3. malware
and methods of communication.
Cybersecurity- is the practice of protecting system, Personal safety and threats
network or programs from digital attacks. 1. cyberstalking
Citizenship- is an old value that is now applied as new 2. cyberbullying
medium the internet. 3. online predation
Cyber citizenship- refers to being responsible in using 4. obscene/offensive content
internet. 5. sextortion
Internet/online/cyber safety- means trying to be safe
in the internet. Cyberbullying types
Threat- refers to anything that has a potential to cause 1. internet trolling- elicit reaction disruption provoke
serious harm. and offend others.
 Cyberbullying- is a form of bullying or harassment using
electronic
Cybercrime- is any criminal activity carried out using
computers or the internet.
Internet- is a global communication network that
allows computer to exchange and share information.
Checklist of credibility criteria
1. author
2. date
3. purpose
4. contact
5. fact vs. opinion
6. URL
MODULE 10 ECO LITERACY
Ecoliteracy- considers ecological systems and
awareness of how society operates within natural
aspects.
- Understanding of the principles of organization
that ecosystems had involved.
Sustainability- is a qualitative and quantitative
condition that demonstrate the human capacity to
survive.
Ecologically literate person- apply such understanding
to the design and organization of the communities.
- Understand the essence of independence and
interconnectedness and that we are all part of
the living system.
Ecologically literate society- would be a sustainable
society which does not destroy the natural
environment.
School- play a great role in the development of
academic and environmental ethics.
Characteristic of a green school
1. it protects health
2. it increases student performance
3. it saves energy and money
4. it reduces carbon emission
5. it reduces water usage
6. it improves teacher retention
7. it improves daily attendance
8. it provides a unique educational opportunity
9. it creates green jobs
10. it improves equity
2. cyberstalking- stalk a victim and pose a credible
threat
2 types of websites
1. informational websites- strive to offer credible
content
2. commercial websites- present inaccurate
information in order to see something.
Recognition of information source- similar to info in
print sources the use of online source must be given
credit to authors.
Citation- each entry in bibliography
Ways to develop ecoliteracy in school
1. develop empathy for all forms of life
2. embrace sustainability as a community practice
3. make the invisible visible
4. anticipate unintended consequences
5. understand how nature sustain life
7 environment principles
1. nature knows best
2. all forms of life are equally important
3. everything is interconnected
4. everything changes
5. everything must go somewhere
6. ours is a finite earth
7. nature is beautiful and we are the stewards of God’s
creation
A green school adheres to the following precepts;
1. learning about the environment
2. learning through the environment
3. learning for the environment
Integrating ecological literacy in the curriculum
1. place-based learning- experiential learning that
involves students in their own environments.
2. project-based learning- strategy that involves
students in project that use variety of sources
3. socratic inquiry- aligned to Socrates this does not
teach rather facts and information but, students was
asked about their assumption and perception.
4. experiential learning- promote students involvement
in the realworld
5. interdisciplinary learning- emphasizes connection
between traditional discrete disciplines such as math
etc.