· WHAT DOES 21ST CENTURY LEARNING LOOK LIKE?
Well it is certainly very different from the learning environment you and I grew up in and learned from, but as educators we are being asked to deliver something we are completely unfamiliar with and excel at it too. So what does it really look like? Well begin with your state and national standards in the core subject areas. The skills required of 21st century learning require development and implementation of these standards allowing students to acquire the knowledge and understanding necessary to be able to think critically and communicate effectively. Think of this as the foundation.
Well it is certainly very different from the learning environment you and I grew up in and learned from, but as educators we are being asked to deliver something we are completely unfamiliar with and excel at it too. So what does it really look like? Well begin with your state and national standards in the core subject areas. The skills required of 21st century learning require development and implementation of these standards allowing students to acquire the knowledge and understanding necessary to be able to think critically and communicate effectively. Think of this as the foundation.
· FUTURE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
The core subject areas of STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics combines integrated learning to investigate real world problems. It is a cohesive approach to learning that allows for deeper understanding of supporting components and gives students the ability to apply what they have learned using technology and engineering elements. The opportunity to learn and practice problem-solving and develop solutions leads to 21st century workforce skill development:
The core subject areas of STEM Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics combines integrated learning to investigate real world problems. It is a cohesive approach to learning that allows for deeper understanding of supporting components and gives students the ability to apply what they have learned using technology and engineering elements. The opportunity to learn and practice problem-solving and develop solutions leads to 21st century workforce skill development:
o Reasoning Skills
o Analyze and Evaluate Evidence / Revise Explanation
o Make Connections between Information and Arguments
o Interpret / Draw Conclusions
o Reflect on Experience
o Articulate Orally / Written / Nonverbally
o Effective Use of Multimedia / Technologies
NASA / PROJECT BASED LEARNING To strengthen future workforce, attract and retain students in STEM, engage Americans in NASA mission….
Many of the innovations and improvements we have witnessed in our own lives have come from advancements made by NASA engineers trying to solve a problem. Problem-based or Project-based learning is a vehicle used to engage students as they discover information they need to solve a problem. It begins with something that is relevant to them and asks students to arrive at a solution or a way to adapt to the problem.
This is the essence of 21st century learning and STEM education. It is the integration of core knowledge and understanding, skills, and future workforce preparation to thrive in a global economy.
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