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"If we teach today's students as we taught yesterday's, we rob them of tomorrow." ~ John Dewey
The above quote might seem dated when considering Dewey's influence in education in the first half of the 20th century. But it brings up valid points:
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The above criteria of a 21st Century Classroom make for a unique learning environment. Rather than completing worksheets, reading from a textbook, completing the questions in the back, and taking tests at the end of units, students are engaged in critical thinking throughout units in the form of project based learning. Projects are based on real-world problems that require innovative solutions. Examples of such types of projects and research from The Partnership for 21st Century Schools can be found here.
Many great educators have constructed research around 21st Century Learning and have found it to be an effective pedagogical practice. In addition to The Partnership for 21st Century Schools, The Metiri Group has researched and developed a skill set for effective 21st Century Schools. Want to learn more? Check out these websites and articles. |
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