CURRICULAR LANDSCAPE

IN THE 21 CENTURY
ST

CLASSROOMS

The 21st Century Curricular

Landscape in the Classroom
CURRICULAR LANDSCAPE
IN THE 21 CENTURY
ST

CLASSROOMS
Desired Learning Outcomes
> Described the curricular landscape of the
21st century
> Identified the 21st century skills to be
developed in the curriculum
Emerging Curricula in the Classroom
• Globalization of economics and
independence on international markets
• Increased concerns and actions about
environmental degradation, water &
energy shortages, global warming,
pandemic (HIV, Ebola, etc.)
• Nations competing for power block thus
generating conflict but gives opportunities
to build alliances an cooperation.
Emerging Curricula in the Classroom
• Increased global migration and
opportunities for working overseas.
• Science and technological revolution.
• Knowledge economy as a generator of
wealth and jobs.
It is a curriculum that..
• Provides appropriate knowledge, skills
and values to face the future
• Is based on knowledge drawn from
research
• Is a product of consultative, collaborative
process
• Support excellence and equity for all
learners.
Skills that needs to develop for the 21 st century learners in the
curriculum:
 Singapore Ministry of Education
Critical Thinking & Problem
Solving
Learning and Creativity and Innovation
Innovation Skills Oral and Written Communication

Knowledge, Content Mastery

Information, Media & Information literacy
Technology Literacy Media literacy
Skills ICT literacy
Flexibility and Adaptability
Initiative and Self Direction
Teamwork and Collaboration
Life Skills Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
Productivity and Accountability
 Singapore Ministry of Education
Flexibility and Adaptability
Valuing of Diversity
Global Awareness
Citizenship skill Environmental Awareness
Values, Ethics and Professionalism
 The Five Frames of Thinking
By: Howard Gardner
Five Frames of Thinking Descriptions
The Disciplined Mind Makes use of the ways of thinking necessary for
major scholarly work and profession

The Synthesizing Mind Selects crucial information from the voluminous

amounts available, processing such information in
ways to make sense to self and others.

The Creating Mind Goes beyond existing knowledge. Posse new

questions, offers new solution.

The Respectful Mind Sympathetically and constructively adjust to

individual differences.

The Ethical Mind Considers one’s role as citizen consistently and

strives toward good work and good citizenship.
 Seven Survival Skills for the 21st Century
Curriculum
( Tony Wagner)

• 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