1. 21 st Century Skills Jason McLaughlin Kean University EMSE 2801-02

2. 21 st Century Skills – What are they?

3. Core Subjects and 21 st Century Themes English, reading or language arts English, reading or language arts World languages World languages Arts Arts Mathematics Mathematics Economics Economics Science Science Geography Geography History History Government and Civics Government and Civics Global Awareness Global Awareness Financial Literacy Financial Literacy Civic Literacy Civic Literacy Health Literacy Health Literacy Environmental Literacy Environmental Literacy Subjects Interdisciplinary Themes

4. Global Awareness Learning from and working collaboratively with those who represent different cultures Understanding other nations and cultures Non-English speaking cultures a plus

5. Financial Literacy Knowing how to make appropriate and personal economic choices Understanding the role of the economy in society Using entrepreneurial skills to enhance productivity and career options Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial Skills

6. Civic Literacy Knowing how to stay informed and understanding governmental processes Exercising the rights and obligations of citizenship at all levels Understanding the implications of civic decisions Local, State, National, and Global levels

7. Health Literacy Understanding basic health information and services while using them to enhance health Understanding preventative health measures Using available information to make health-related decisions Establishing personal and family health goals Understanding public health and safety issues  Proper Diet  Nutrition  Exercise  Risk Avoidance  Stress Reduction

8. Environmental Literacy Knowledge and understanding of the environment and the conditions affecting it Knowledge and understanding of society’s impact on the natural world Investigate and analyze environmental issues Take action towards addressing environmental challenges  Population growth and development  Resource consumption

9. 21 st Century Assessment High-quality standardized tests High-quality standardized tests Classroom formative and summative assessments Classroom formative and summative assessments Technology-enhanced assessments to measure mastery of skills Technology-enhanced assessments to measure mastery of skills Development of portfolios of student work that shows a mastery of 21 st Century Skills Development of portfolios of student work that shows a mastery of 21 st Century Skills Did we see any of these assessments in our classroom visits?

10. Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum Skills discretely in the context of core subjects and interdisciplina ry themes Integration of community resources Instruction Provide opportunities to apply skills across content areas Innovative learning methods  Technology based  Inquiry & problem based approaches  Higher order thinking skills

11. Professional Development Direct instruction and project-oriented teach methods Direct instruction and project-oriented teach methods Identify learning styles, intelligences, strengths and weaknesses Identify learning styles, intelligences, strengths and weaknesses Encourages knowledge sharing among communities Encourages knowledge sharing among communities Did we see any of these methods in our classroom visits?

12. Learning Environments Educators collaborate their best practices Educators collaborate their best practices Project-based and applied work lessons Project-based and applied work lessons Access to quality resources and technologies Access to quality resources and technologies Did we see any of these environments in our classroom visits?

13. Learning and Innovation Skills What are the Four C’s? Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Communication Communication Collaboration Collaboration Creativity Creativity The skills that separate students who are prepared for increasingly complex life and work environments in the 21st century, and those who are not.

14. Life and Career Skills Adapt to change Be flexible Manage goals and time Work independently Be self-directed learners Interact effectively with others Work effectively in diverse teams Manage projects Produce results Guide and lead others Be responsible to others Students need more than just content knowledge.

15. Information, Media, and Technology Skills Information Literacy Access information efficiently and effectively Evaluate information critically and competently Use information accurately and creatively Manage a flow of information from a wide variety of sources Media Literacy Understand how and why media messages are constructed, and for what purpose Examine how individuals interpret media How different points of view are considered? How media influences behavior? Technology Literacy Technology as a tool to organize, evaluate, and communicate information Use of digital technologies and social media

16. What does this mean for future educators? To help students understand, connect to and act on critical global issues by integrating 21st century perspectives into curricula in all Core Curriculum Content Standards areas To connect student acquisition of international literacies to real world experiences both in New Jersey and beyond state and national borders To enhance teacher capacity for 21st century teaching excellence through pre-service education, professional development and opportunities for exchange and study abroad In New Jersey, the current goals are:

17. D o y o u f e e l p r e p a r e d t o h a n d l e t h e 2 1 s t C e n t u r y S k i l l s e t ? In Conclusion…

18. References: P21. Partnership for 21st Century Skills. 2011. 13 October 2012. http://www.p21.org/ "Life and Career Education in the 21st Century." n.d. New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. 14 October 2012. http://www.state.nj.us/education/cccs/standards/9/9.pdf "21st Century Skills." n.d. Wikipedia. 14 October 2012. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/21st_Century_Skills Ruddiman, Joan. Make 21st Century Skills Come Alive. Trenton, September 2009. Online Article. http://www.njea.org/news-and-publications/njea- review/september-2009/make-21st-century-skills-come-alive