21 CENTURY

ST

EDUCATION
(MODULE 1)
CHARRY D. AMALLO, LPT
INSTRUCTOR
 21st Century Schools
Schools in 21st Century
focused on a project-
based curriculum for life
that would engage
students in addressing a
real-world problems and
humanity concerns and
issues.
21ST Century Curriculum

It has critical attributes that are

interdisciplinary, project-based and
research-driven. It is connected to
national and global communities, in
which students may collaborate with
people around the world in various
projects. The curriculum also integrates
higher-order thinking skills, multiple
intelligences, technology and multimedia,
multiple literacies and authentic
assessments, including service-learning.
 21st Century Learning Environment

A 21st century is not confined to a literal classroom

building but a learning environment where students
collaborate with their peers, exchange insights,
coach and mentor one another and share talents
and skills with other students. Cooperative learning
is also apparent, in which students work in teams
because cooperation is given more emphasis than
competition, and collaborative learning more than
isolated learning. They use technologies, including
internet systems and other platforms.
 Technology in the 21st
Century Pedagogy
21st Century learning recognizes full access
to technology. Therefore, a better bandwidth of
WiFi access should be available along areas of the
school for the students to access their files and
supplement their learning inside the classroom.
Various laboratories and learning centers are set
up in such a way that they allow a space needed
for students’ simulation and manipulative works.
All classrooms should have televisions to watch
broadcasts created by the school and other
schools around. Other resources in the school can
also be utilized by students in creating
opportunities for their knowledge explorations.
 Understanding 21st Century Learners

Today’s students are referred to as

“digital natives”, while educators as “digital
immigrants” (Prensky, 2001). Most likely
digital natives usually react, are random,
holistic and non-linear. Their predominant
senses are motion and touch. They learn
through experience and learn differently.
Digital immigrants often reflect, are
sequential and linear. Their predominant
senses are hearing and seeing. They tend to
intellectualize and believe that learning is
constant (Hawkins and Graham, 1994).
 21st Century Skills Outcome and the Demands in the Job
Market

The 21st Century skills are a set of abilities that

students need to develop to succeed in the information
age. The Partnership for 21st Century Skills list three
types, namely:
1. Learning Skills which comprise critical
thinking, creative thinking, collaborating, and
communicating;
2. Literacy Skills which is composed of
information literacy, media literacy, and
technology literacy; and
3. Life Skills that include flexibility, initiative,
social skills, productivity and leadership. These
skills have always been important in an
information-based economy.
21st Century Learning Implications

21st Century skills are viewed

relevant to all academic areas
and the skills may be taught
in a wide variety of both -n-
campus and community
settings.
 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
 The Characteristics of a 21st Century Teacher

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 (EQ)
 Common 21st Century Technology Tools for Learning

1. Affinity Groups 11. Wiki

2. Blogs 12. Youtube
3. E-portfolio 13. Google Docs
4. Hypertext 14. Prezi
5. Podcasts 15. Easybib
6. Web 2.0 16. Social Media Platforms
7. My Space 17. Smartboards and
audience response systems
8. Second Life 18. ReadWriteThink.org
9. Semantic Web 19. WebQuest Page
10. Webkinz 20. Literacy Web
Reference
De Leon, E. B. (2020). Building and Enhancing New Literacies Across
the Curriculum.
Lorimar Publishing Inc. (pp. 1-51)