Curriculum Mapping: Leading the 21 st Century

Who do you admire as a role model? -Who do you admire most as a leader? -What is the most important quality that you see in this individual? -What is the most important quality that you see in this individual?

Essential Questions Why do schools need to change? What does Systemic Transformational Change look like in a school district? What is the role of a 21st Century Leader?

Change needs to happen! Of the population of China with the highest IQ is greater than the total population of North America. In India, it’s the top 28% Translation for educators: they have more honors kids than we have kids The U.S. Department of Labor estimates that today’s learner will have jobs by the age of 38.

Change needs to happen! One out of every eight couples married last year in the United States met online. For students starting a four-year college degree, half of what they learn in their first year of study will be outdated in their third year. The top 10 in-demand jobs in 2010 didn’t exist in The top 10 in-demand jobs in 2010 didn’t exist in 2004.

Change needs to happen! What does this all mean?...Change needs to happen! We are currently preparing students for jobs that do not exist and teaching them to use technologies that haven’t been invented, in order to solve problems that we do not know are problems yet. We are currently preparing students for jobs that do not exist and teaching them to use technologies that haven’t been invented, in order to solve problems that we do not know are problems yet.

How can our classrooms meet the needs of the 21st century global economy? We still have many classrooms that still look the same as they did in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Students sit at desks in traditional classrooms Teachers lecture Students take notes Students read a chapter in the book Students complete a worksheet(s) Students memorize for the test Students memorize for the test

Expectations of the 21st Century Work Force Include Problem Solving Interpersonal Skills CommunicationsListening Personal/Career Development Creative Thinking Teamwork

PRINCIPLES FOR MANAGING CHANGE Change only happens when each person makes a decision to implement the change. Thought processes and relationship dynamics are fundamental if change is to be successful. People fear change when it “happens” to them Given the freedom to do so, people will build quality into their work as a matter of personal pride. “Truth” is more important during periods of change and uncertainty than “good news.”

PRINCIPLES FOR MANAGING CHANGE The intrinsic rewards of a project are often more important than the material rewards and recognition. A clearly defined vision of the end result enables all the people to define the most efficient path for accomplishing results. A clearly defined vision of the end result enables all the people to define the most efficient path for accomplishing results. The more input people have into defining the changes that will affect their work, the more they will take ownership for the results. To change the individual, change the system.

“Don’t fear change, embrace it.” Anthony J. D’Angelo Anthony J. D’Angelo