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Which of the following is NOT a Learning Skill according to the partnership for 21st Century Skills?
What is one of the key differences between 21st Century Education and traditional education based on the text?
In 21st Century Education, what is the role of the teacher primarily focused on?
Which type of skills are considered part of Literacy Skills according to the text?
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What kind of learning environment characterizes 21st Century Education based on the text?
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Which of the following is NOT associated with Life Skills as per the partnership for 21st Century Skills?
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What does 21st Century Education primarily focus on when it comes to student outcomes?
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What is a significant aspect that distinguishes traditional education from 21st Century Education?
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Which approach does 21st Century Education adopt in contrast to traditional education?
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What type of curriculum characterizes 21st Century Education according to the text?
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Study Notes
21st Century Education Paradigm Shift
- 21st Century Education emphasizes mutual respect and relationship between students and teachers as co-learners.
- High student motivation is a key aspect of 21st Century Education.
- The curriculum is integrated and interdisciplinary, with grades based on student performance as evidence of learning outcomes.
Assessment in 21st Century Education
- Assessment is an important aspect of instruction to gauge learning outcomes.
- High expectations are placed on students to succeed in learning to a high extent.
- Multiple evaluators, including self, peer, and others, are involved in assessing student learning using a wide range of metrics and authentic assessments.
Curriculum and Instruction
- The curriculum is connected to students' interests, experiences, talents, and addresses student diversity.
- Students are empowered to lead, initiate, and create solutions while solving problems.
21st Century Literacies
- Multiple literacies are integrated into the curriculum, including higher-order thinking skills, multiple intelligence, technology, and multimedia.
- Literacy is aligned with living and working in a globalized society.
21st Century Learning Environment
- The learning environment extends beyond a literal classroom building, where students collaborate with peers, exchange insights, and share talents.
- Cooperative learning is emphasized, where students work in teams, using technologies and internet systems.
Technology in 21st Century Pedagogy
- Full access to technology is recognized, with a focus on better bandwidth of Wifi access in schools.
- Laboratories and learning centers are set up to allow space for students' simulation and manipulative works.
- Classrooms are equipped with televisions to watch broadcasts created by the school and other schools.
21st Century Skills
- The Partnership for 21st Century Skills lists three types: Learning Skills, Literacy Skills, and Life Skills.
- Learning Skills include critical thinking, creative thinking, collaborating, and communicating.
- Literacy Skills include information literacy, media literacy, and technology literacy.
- Life Skills include flexibility, initiative, social skills, productivity, and leadership.
Shift from Traditional Education
- The focus has shifted from time-based to outcome-based learning.
- The emphasis is on what students know, can do, and are like after all the details are forgotten.
- Higher-order thinking skills are emphasized, including application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
- Learning is active, collaborative, and research-driven, rather than passive and textbook-driven.
- The teacher's role has shifted from being a dispenser of knowledge to being a facilitator/coach of students' learning.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the paradigm shift in 21st century education which focuses on mutual respect, high student motivation, integrated curriculum, and evidence-based grading. Explore the contrasts with traditional education assessment methods.
