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What are the traits that our students need to be successful in a 21st century world. Come explore the habits and behaviors that our students already have and need to build upon.
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Habitudes of a 21st Century Learner Presented by Angela Maiers angela@angelamaiers.com
Angela Maiers www.angelamaiers.com
•Imagination •Curiosity •Self Awareness •Perseverance •Courage •Adaptability
“21st Century Skills”
How do we teach 21C Skills?
How do we KEEP 21C Skills?
“All children are born artists . . . the challenge is to remain an artist as we grow up.”
•Name It •Claim It •Sustain It
1.Who Do You Admire? 2.What Trait/ Characteristic Sets Them Apart?
Imagination Imagination is the foundation of all thinking. Without seeing the possibility, we cannot achieve the outcome. Copyright Angela Maiers 2008
Curiosity Curious brains are active brains, and active brains become smart brains. Copyright Angela Maiers 2008
Perseverance Perseverance is not only the ability to get done what needs to be done -- but to continue the effort no matter what. Copyright Angela Maiers 2008
Self Awareness Self Awareness is the ability to think and exist inside -- and outside of ourselves simultaneously. Copyright Angela Maiers 2008
Courage Success is the by- product of taking risks, not letting fear hold us back, and taking the plunge Copyright Angela Maiers 2008
Adaptability The world opens up for adaptable learners, approaching each task and challenge willing to be a beginner. Copyright Angela Maiers 2008
•Name It •Claim It •Sustain It
What’s Your CQ? Copyright Angela Maiers 2008
What’s Your CQ? 1.I ask questions in class. 2.My questions are simple and easy. 3.I feel comfortable asking difficult questions or leaving questions I ask unanswered. 4.I can identify curious people. 5.I believe curiosity is important
Genius Questions What if…? reason for…? I wonder why…? If…? rather…? What is it that…? to…? When is it…? that…? Who could…? _____? Is it possible to…? could_____? When is…? if…? What could happen if…? If it were possible…? opinion about…? Are there…? Why is…? How…? if…? Where did…? it…? Do you…? Is ______ the Can…? Would you What would it take Why is it How is ____ like If I ______, Does it matter How can…? What is your Is it right to…? I wonder when…? I’m wondering How could Why are…?
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•Imagination •Curiosity •Self Awareness •Perseverance •Courage •Adaptability