3. 21st CENTURY EDUCATION
• It breaks the mould.
• It is flexible
• Creative
• challenging and complex
• It addresses a rapidly changing world filled with fantastic new problems as well
as exciting new possibilities.
5. Understanding 21st century learning
21ST CENTURY SKILLS INSTRUCTION
CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM
SOLVING
Teacher poses a problem and asks students
to solve it or research for answers.
COMMUNICATION Teacher raises an issue or topic and students
express their ideas with varied media.
COLLABORATION The teacher provides the learners with a task
and allow them to work in groups.
CREATIVITY The teacher presents a challenge and the
students design a solution or an innovation.
6. 21st century learning
• Success in the 21st century requires knowing how
to learn. Students are currently more likely to have
several careers in their lifetime, this requires them
to develop strong critical and interpersonal
communication skills in order to be successful in a
complex world. Technology provides 24/7 access to
information, constant social interaction and easily
created and shared digital content.
7. 21st century learning
• Educators can use technology to create an
engaging and personalized environment to meet
the emerging educational needs of the current
generation. Learning no longer needs to be a one-
size-fits-all or situated only in the classroom. The
opportunities provided by technology should be
used to re-imagine 21st century education, focusing
on preparing students to be learners for life.
10. Comparing the 19th and 20th century
with the 21st
19th AND 20th CENTURY 21ST CENTUTY
Limited print access Unlimited information online
Facts and info are spoon fed Discovery inquire approach
Pencil, pen, paper, word processor Powerful multimedia tools
Textbook as primary source Multiple sources, mostly visual, electronic
Teacher: evaluate and assess Teacher: frame and guide
Goal: master facts and content Goal: learn skills and problem solving
Learning content that may not be used in life Evaluation skills for lifelong learning
11. REFERENCES
• Abas, Z.W. (2015). 21st Century Teaching and Learning. Center for Learning,
Teaching and Curriculum Development. The Sampoerna University
• Mason, S. (2010). 21st Century Education
• Reed, L. (2010). 21st Century Learning. Lori Reed Learning Solutions