The Changing Global Landscape For 21st Century Teachers PDF

THE CHANGING GLOBAL LANDSCAPE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY TEACHERS Parita P. Bilbao,EdD  Identify the different changes occuring in the global teaching- learning landscape. Learning Identify the 21st century life and career skills for learners and out...

THE CHANGING GLOBAL LANDSCAPE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY TEACHERS Parita P. Bilbao,EdD  Identify the different changes occuring in the global teaching- learning landscape. Learning Identify the 21st century life and career skills for learners and outcomes teacheers Demonstrate understanding of the UNESCO's Four Pillars of Learning as these apply to the 21st century.  Introduction This lesson is about the changing global landscape in teaching and learning brought about by factors such as the learning environment, content and processes of learning, types of learners and other parameter of learning in the 21st century.Further, this will present how these changes will be addressed by the principles underpinning the UNESCO’s Pillars of Learning: Learning to Know, Learning to Do,Learning to Be and Learning to Live Together from Delor’s Report on Learning: The Treasure from Within. (Unesco, 1992) A. The Changing Global landscape and the 21st century skills for teacher We are in a era of the borderless "flat" world. Barrie's have been broken by a new information and communication technologies. Globalization has opened doors that led nations to co- exist and be interdependent. However, the common future will still be more dependent on the knowledge, skills and values of its people, thus globalization can be response.  A. The Changing Global landscape and the 21st century skills for teacher As the future teacher of the 21st century, there is an urgent need to understand the new landscape that is brought about by the changes in leaps and bounds of the century. Furthermore, the development of the 21st century skills is necessary tool for teaches. Without these 2st century tools, no teacher can survive.  KEY CATEGORIES OF THE DIFFERENT CHANGES AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY TEACHING AND LEARNING ( Zhou,2006) 1. The New Learning Environment. It characterized by the following: The idea of learning environment has broadened from the confines of the Learner-centered four walls of the classroom to places and spaces that support learning.It is a new spaces and borderless place where interactions of the enhanced opportunity for learners among one another, with the teacher and the sorroundings happen. creativity innovation; and use of ICT  KEY CATEGORIES OF THE DIFFERENT CHANGES AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY TEACHING AND LEARNING ( Zhou,2006) 2. The New Learners Contents. With the new learning environment and the explosion of knowledge content or subject matter learning has been modified. From a specific discipline or subject area, subject matter of learning has a following characteristics: Inthergrated/interdisciplinary demand-driven emphasis on learning tools on how to retrieve knowledge; and balance of scientific, technological, cultural, global, local concepts.  KEY CATEGORIES OF THE DIFFERENT CHANGES AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY TEACHING AND LEARNING ( Zhou,2006) 3. The New Process of Learning and How these will be facilitated. with the advancement in the study of the mind and cognition, various process of learning evolved with human intervention of teachers and peers as well as non-human intervention of artificial intelligence (AI) of robots. With these advancement, different process of learning and the method to facilitate these have evolved. These include the idea of multiple ways of learning which can be mediated by the following:  Face-to-face- when Learners and teachers are confined in the same learning space at the same time with the teacher facilitating learning. Distance Learning- When teaching learning is mediated by traditional (modules in print) or modern technology (on-line or off- line) without the physical presence of the teacher in a virtual class. It can be synchronous or asynchronous Blended modalities- When teaching and learning is facilitated through face-to-face or distance learning which enable to the teacher and learners to have both physical presence or physical absence in the teaching-learning process. Experimental and lifelong- when learners ar immersed into the real life situation, such that learning becomes more authentic and meaningful  KEY CATEGORIES OF THE DIFFERENT CHANGES AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY TEACHING AND LEARNING ( Zhou,2006) 4. The New types of Learnere. The new breed of Learners does not have age boundaries. Learners may be are in an informal, formal or informal setting. The new type of Learners: confident person who thinks independently and critically and who communicates effectively. Self- directed and who questions, reflects and takes responsibility for his own learning  Concerned citizens , concerned about local affairs Member of the new generation:pop-cultur, different ways of thinking and responding  Life and Career skills Flexibility and Adaptability Learners adpat to various role, responsibilities and schedules. Despite of the complex condition, they are able to do the different task at one time. Recognition of this potential will give a signal to the teacher to provide all learners the opportunities to develop their individual potential of being adaptable and flexible.  Life and Career skills Initiative and self- directed A self-directed learner demonstrates life and career skills. Goals are setand managed by themselves. There is a commitment to learning a s alifelong process. Many of the young learners are capable of doing thingswithout being told. They take initiatives. They do not need to be givendetailed instructions. They plan and work out their plans. Like the learners,the teachers should also possess the same skills.  Life and Career skills Social and Cross- Cultural skills This life and career skills require learners to respect cultural differencesand work effectively with others, to be open-minded to different ideas in order to innovate and improve quality of work. If one understands the other'sculture, it will be easy to respect. Disrespect may spring from ignorance and bias. To be able to appreciate the mores, tradition, history of others, one needs to be open and willing to accommodate and compromise.  Life and Career skills Productivity and Accountability Individuals who possess these skills are able to produce results. Theyrespect teamwork and cooperation. They manage time very well and can domultitask. The most tangible proof that one has done something is the product or result. When one is tasked to do something, that person has anaccountability to produce results as evidence of a job done. Better results areaccomplied if done together through collaboration and cooperation.  Life and Career skills Leadership and Responsibility Good leaders use interpersonal and problem-solving skills with integrityand ethical behavior to influence and guide others. Leadership andresponsibility are life skills that should be developed by all learners andteachers. Leadership is not assigned, it is earned. As the saying goes:“Leaders are born, but they can also be made”  KEY CATEGORIES OF THE DIFFERENT CHANGES AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY TEACHING AND LEARNING ( Zhou,2006) 5.The New Type of Teachers. Teachers for the 21st century learners teach within thecontext of new environment, new content or knowledge and new processes of teaching and learning. Hence the new type of teachers must possess the following characteristics:  KEY CATEGORIES OF THE DIFFERENT CHANGES AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY TEACHING AND LEARNING ( Zhou,2006) The following characteristics: Clear standard and Responsibility used pedagogies Skillful integration of ICT Skillfull in assessment Great understanding local and global cultures skillful in action research practice the core valueof inspiring teachers Develop life and career skills for the 21st century and beyond  UNESCO'S FOUR PILLARS OF LEARNING The four pillars of education all started with the two reports entitled "Learning the Treasure Within". Also known as the Delors Report (1996) of the international Commission of education for the twenty first century it was published by the UNESCO, And Learning To Be otherwise known as the future report (1972  B. UNESCO's Four Pillars of Learning from Delor's Report: Learning: A Treasure from Within 1. Learning to Know This imples thirst for knowledge and acquisition of such knowledge. Moreso, it is learning how to learn throughout one's life. After completing formaleducation, there should be a great desire to gain more understanding of the world and other people. An individual who is knowledgeable is literate. Being literate is always related to being knowledgeable. Thus the definition of the woRd literacy evolved through time.  How is Literacy Defined? In 1958, UNESCO defined literate as one who can, with understanding, both read and write a short simple statement on his or her everyday life. However, in 1970, a functionally literate person is one who can engage in all the activities to use reading, writing and calculation for the community's development. In 2000 literacy was defined as the ability to read and write with understanding a simple statement related to one's daily life. It involves acontinuum of reading and writing skills and often includes, numeracy.  How is Literacy Defined? However, the UNESCO international expert meeting in 2003, redefined literacy as the ability to identify, understand, interpret, create, communicate and compute using printed and written materials associated with varying contexts. Literacy involves a continuum of learning in enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in their community and wider society.  The 21stCentury Literacies (SEAMEO,2011) 21st Century Literacies Brief Description Creativity and innovation are 21st century skillthus in solving problems The arts and creativity and creating art works are part ofthis literacy. Ecoliteracy Acquisition of knowledge about climate change, pollution, loss of natural habitats and biodiversity. Solutions on how these environmental problems could be addressed must be practiced.  The 21stCentury Literacies (SEAMEO,2011) 21st Century Literacies Brief Description Being in the rapid changes in the use of technology for teaching and Cyberliteracy/Digital learning, teachers and learners need Literacy (Informationand to develop and enhance the use of digital gadgets whether on-line or off- ICT Knowledge) line Basic knowledge about the basics of Financial Literacy economics andfinancial management. This is necessary for everylearner and teacher to be able to handle income,expenses and investments to be economically secure  The 21stCentury Literacies (SEAMEO,2011) 21st Century Literacies Brief Description Teachers and learners must DescriptionMedia learn how to discern abou Literacy tany information which are transmitted via various forms and media. Social/Emotional Knowledge about social dimensions and social skills Literacy that are appropriate in the context of society.  The 21stCentury Literacies (SEAMEO,2011) 21st Century Literacies Brief Description If you respect multi-cultural diversity, aware of the global trends, Globalization Multi- acknowledge differences and cultural Literacy similarities,respect each other's dignity, then you are multi-cultural literate.  B. UNESCO's Four Pillars of Learning from Delor's Report: Learning: A Treasure from Within 2.Learning to Do- How can the knowledge and the methods be incorporated and enhanced towards the development of skills? To apply knowledge, one must have the 21st century skills. Qualifications now is equated to skills and not to knowledge alone. Can the knowledge gained be translated to application? Learning by doing is a pragmatist's view of life. Knowledge acquired is nothing unless applied in daily life.  B. UNESCO's Four Pillars of Learning from Delor's Report: Learning: A Treasure from Within 3. Learning to Be. One of the most difficult things to do and the pillars is Learning to Be. It implies developing the potentials of each individual. Continuing education must improve self-knowledge and self-esteem. What would you like to BE? Answer to this question will require self-analysis, reflection, social skills,creativity and personal discovery.  B. UNESCO's Four Pillars of Learning from Delor's Report: Learning: A Treasure from Within 4.Learning to Live Together.This refers to the relationships among people. It is bringing in together a community to work harmoniously, to live in peace and prosperity and to show respect and concern for others. It also refers to interpersonal skills that will enable people to live side by side with others at home, in school, in the community and the whole world. All pillars are interrelated with each other as basic principles. One pillar will not function if it's stand alone. There is a need to connect in order to address the 21st century demandsfor teaching and learning Thank you!