Future Skills Curriculum

Questions and Answers

What is the primary focus of the Future Skills Curriculum?

Following the creative curriculum

Adherence to standardization testing

Memorization of Facts

Solving real world problems (correct)

According to the FSC Philosophy, how should students perceive obstacles?

As opportunities for learning (correct)

As adherence to creativity

As transformation to learning process

As insurmountable obstacles

How are the portfolios expected to showcase student development?

Adherence to predefined curriculum

Demonstrating ongoing progress towards skill mastery and growth (correct)

By highlighting obstacles as hindrances

Deep inquiry and holistic learning

What is the temporal aspect emphasized in the Future Skills Curriculum regarding learning?

Sustained periods of time Signup and view all the answers

How does classroom transformation take place in the Future Skills Curriculum?

Passion, commitment and continuous learning approach Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a lesson plan in the Future Skills Curriculum?

Outlining learning needs of the students Signup and view all the answers

What term, coined by the Future Design School, serves as indicators of learning and helps teachers interpret the learning process?

Look Fors Signup and view all the answers

In the context of 'Explain and Engage,' what is the teacher's responsibility?

Design activities aligned with lesson objectives and Look Fors Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about differentiation?

Customizing instructions for individual needs is unnecessary. Signup and view all the answers

How does differentiation benefit students?

By tailoring instructions to their individual needs. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following exemplifies addressing students' needs for additional opportunities in differentiation?

Providing short bursts of intensive 1 to 1 or group work with a teacher. Signup and view all the answers

Which practice is least aligned with the principles of effective differentiation?

Assigning the same homework to all students regardless of their levels. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of differentiation in the classroom?

Adjusting teaching strategies to diverse student readiness and interests. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following approaches would not align with differentiated instruction?

Focusing exclusively on test preparation for all students. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Future Skills Curriculum

The primary focus of the Future Skills Curriculum is on solving real-world problems.
FSC is designed around the tenets of exceptional learning and helps students develop confidence.

FSC Philosophy

According to the FSC Philosophy, students should perceive obstacles as opportunities for learning.

Portfolios

Portfolios are expected to showcase student development by demonstrating ongoing progress towards skill mastery and growth.

Learning Aspect

The temporal aspect emphasized in the text regarding learning is sustained periods of time.

Classroom Transformation

The classroom transformation takes place through a passion, commitment, and continuous learning approach.

Lesson Plan

The primary purpose of a lesson plan is to outline the learning needs of the students.

Indicators of Learning

The term coined by the Future Design School serves as indicators of learning and helps teachers interpret the learning process.

Explain and Engage

The teacher's responsibility in the context of "Explain and Engage" is to design activities aligned with Lesson objectives and Look Fors, and to monitor students with active engagement in the learning process.

Differentiation

A common misconception about Differentiation is that customizing instructions for individual needs is unnecessary.
Differentiation benefits students by tailoring instructions to their individual needs.
An example of addressing students' needs for additional opportunities in differentiated instruction is providing short bursts of intensive 1 to 1 or group work with a teacher.