21ST CENTURY LEARNING
THE FUTURE IS NOW
DAC PRESENTATION
January 14, 2014
Dr. Jon Sand, Director & DeDe Dryer, TOSA
CVUSD Curriculum and Assessment
�Reading, Writing (Literacy) & Math
�Critical Thinking
�Communication
�Creative Thinking
�Collaboration/Problem Solving
�Demonstration of Depth of Knowledge
and Ability to Apply to New Situations
�Reading, Writing (Literacy) & Math
�Critical Thinking
�Communication
�Creative Thinking
�Collaboration/Problem Solving
�Demonstration of Depth of Knowledge
and Ability to Apply to New Situations
21st Century Skills: Rigor and Relevance
+ Career & College Readiness
= enhanced Instructional Practices
Criteria for the Standards:Literacy, Math, and Science
• Fewer, clearer, and higher
• Aligned with college and work expectations
• Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills
• Built upon strengths and lessons of current state standards
• Internationally benchmarked, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society
• Based on evidence and research
Orchestrating Student Success within
Recurring Themes of the Millennium
• A Brief Reflection
• Quick activity to bring it all together
Realities of a 21st Century K-12 Education
Schematic used with permission from
the Partnership For 21st Century Skills:
http://www.p21.org
21 st C entury Teaching and Learning Impl icat ions – Direct & Indirect
• Technology as a central part of the learning solution, not a separate competency.
• Digital Citizenship
• Increased access and engagement for all learners
• The new format of textbooks• Links to media, tools, dynamic and engaging• Video lessons of concepts and remediation – for students, teachers and parents
• Extension activities: reinforce key concepts, develop mastery and challenge proficient and advanced students
Technol ogy Standards and Prof ic iencies
+ Using 21 st C entury Tool s
Internationally benchmarked standards which support the use of
effective and emerging technologies to enhance teaching, learning
and demonstrate understanding and new ideas.
5th Grade Sample
21st Century Literacy Standards
• Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
• Text Types and Purposes
• Production and Distribution of Writing
• Research to Build and Present Knowledge
• Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
• Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
• Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the
meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel,
multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem).
• Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively
(e.g. in charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, animations, or
interactive elements or Web pages) explain how the information
contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
21 st Century Teaching and Learning
Implications Direct & Indirect:
THE KWL STRATEGY
20TH CENTURY MODEL 21ST CENTURY MODEL
• What I Know• Based on Direct Instruction
• Aligned with State Standards
• What I Want to Know• Teacher Facilitated
• Student Differentiated Inquiry
• What I Learned• Project Based Learning
• Demonstrated using 4 C’s
• What I Know• Based on Prior Knowledge
• What I Want to Know• Teacher Directed
• Based on Direct Instruction
• What I Learned• Aligned with State Standards
• Knowledge and Comprehension
21 st Century Teaching and Learning
Implications Direct & Indirect:
THE KWL STRATEGY
20TH CENTURY MODEL 21ST CENTURY MODEL
• What I Know• Based on Direct Instruction
• Aligned with State Standards
• What I Want to Know• Teacher Facilitated
• Student Differentiated Inquiry
• What I Learned• Project Based Learning
• Demonstrated using 4 C’s
• What I Know• Based on Prior Knowledge
• What I Want to Know• Teacher Directed
• Based on Direct Instruction
• What I Learned• Aligned with State Standards
• Knowledge and Comprehension
Critical Thinking
20TH CENTURY MODEL
• Utilize Varying Learning Styles
• Consider Multiple Points of View
• Answer Open-Ended Questions
• Engage in Active Learning
21ST CENTURY MODEL
• Reason Effectively (both deductively and inductively)
• Make Informed Judgments
• Make Decisions
• Solve Problems
Communication
20TH CENTURY MODEL
• Journal
• Make Oral Presentations
• Participate in Class Discussions
• Practice Listening Activities
21ST CENTURY MODEL
• Articulate Thoughts and Ideas Effectively
• Listen Effectively to Decipher Meaning
• Use for a Range of Purposes
• Use multiple medias and technology
Collaboration
20TH CENTURY MODEL
• Develop Cooperative Learning Skills
• Fulfill Structured Group Roles
• Build or Share Knowledge
• Practice Social and Communication Skills
21ST CENTURY MODEL
• Develop Collaborative Learning Skills
• Work Effectively in Teams
• Build Consensus
• Work Toward a Common Goal
• Assume Shared Responsibility