Framework for 21 st Century Learning

1. Framework for 21st Century Learning Hendersonville Middle School Curriculum Night November 20, 2012 Rena Nisbet

2. The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is a national  organization that advocates for 21st century readiness for every student. • It included professional organizations, business leaders, and education professionals. What is the Partnership?

3. Framework for 21st Century Learning

4. 3 R’s Reading Writing Arithmetic 4 C’s Critical Thinking Communication Collaboration Creativity

5. Core subjects: • English, reading or language arts • World languages • Arts • Mathematics • Economics • Science • Geography, history, government and civics. 21st century themes: • Global Awareness • Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy • Civic Literacy • Health Literacy • Environmental Literacy Core Subjects and 21st Century Themes

6. 21st Century Standards (Common Core) • 21st Century Assessments • 21st Century Curriculum and Instruction • 21st Century Professional Development • 21st Century Learning Environments 21st Century Support Systems

7. Creativity and Innovation • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving • Communication and Collaboration Learning and Innovation Skills

8. Information Literacy • Media Literacy • ICT (Information, Communication, and Technology) Literacy Information, Media, and Technology Skills

9. Flexibility and Adaptability • Initiative and Self-Direction • Social and Cross-Cultural Skills • Productivity and Accountability • Leadership and Responsibility Life and Career Skills