Academic Leadership Workshop # 3: 6 Cs for the Education Future & how they apply to Central’s context? Mark A. Miller – Teacher in Residence
And how they apply to Central’s Context The Six Cs And how they apply to Central’s Context
Agenda for Today Introduction to the Six Cs Classroom Evaluation Next We will look at each of the six individually and discuss what this could look like in my classroom Classroom Evaluation We will take a personal inventory of where we are right now in our practice Next Steps We will take some time to discuss what the next steps can be in our journey with education Agenda for Today Basic and Straight Forward
Michael Fullan’s Theory The Six Cs Michael Fullan’s Theory Character Education Citizenship Creativity & Imagination Communication Collaboration Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
In comparison to the other five pillars, what order of importance to you place this pillar? How often do you explicitly place this topic in your lesson plan design?
Character Education Definition Honesty, self-regulation and responsibility, perseverance, empathy for contributing to the safety and benefit of others, self-confidence, personal health and well-being, career and life skills
Citizenship Definition Global knowledge, sensitivity to and respect for other cultures, active involvement in addressing issues of human and environmental sustainability
Communication Definition Communicate effectively orally, in writing and with a variety of digital tools; listening skills
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Definition Think critically to design and manage projects, solve problems, make effective decisions using a variety of digital tools and resources
Collaboration Definition Work in teams, learn from and contribute to the learning of others, social networking skills, empathy in working with diverse others
Creativity and Imagination Definition Economic and social entrepreneurialism, considering and pursuing novel ideas, and leadership for action
In comparison to the other five pillars, what order of importance to you place this pillar? How often do you explicitly place this topic in your lesson plan design?
Time for a Break See you in 10 minutes!
Michael Fullan’s Theory The Six Cs Michael Fullan’s Theory Character Education Citizenship Creativity & Imagination Communication Collaboration Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Idea Think Tank Jigsaw Activity
Jigsaw Activity You will be put into six groups, and assigned one of the pillars to discuss You and your team will come up with as many specific activities that would integrate your pillar Don’t aim for one-offs . . . Try to come up with existing activities where you are casually integrating your pillar Be ready to discuss with the group . . .
Click mouse once to reveal icons and there numbers Fill the Tank Click mouse once to reveal icons and there numbers 1 Character Education 2 Citizenship 3 Communication 6 1 4 4 Critical thinking and Problem Solving 3 2 5 5 Collaboration 6 Creativity and Imagination
Idea catch ON!
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