Evaluating 21st Century Skills
As a business teacher for the past 5 years, it has been my goal to prepare all of my students for their future careers in the 21st century. The website http://www.21stcenturyskills.org/ is a great tool that can help all educators understand the importance of technology integration and our daunting task of preparing our students with the skills needed to be successful.
I was surprised to see the states that currently have P21 initiatives.
After reviewing the Framework for 21st Century Learning I was better able to understand the overall concept.
At my current school, we are organized in Small Learning Communities. I often see some of my students more than their core area teachers. In our Academy Learning Team meetings it is my goal to help the core teachers understand that my role is not just an elective but it is to help prepare their future.
Every student can benefit from learning skills that they will need to gain employment.
As educators, we must change the way that we teach. As a contemporary educator, it is my goal to have my students prepared for the 21st Century.
P21 serves as a great guide for students and teachers to help prepare solid programs that will benefit students that will enter the 21st Century worforce.
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Danielle-
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a fascinating job which not only is rewarding for you but your students as well. In my school district last year we they started a technology class that emphasis on the 21st century tools. I have often sat through some of his class and learned a great deal primarily from the students themselves. So it is not only students who can benefit from learning skills for the future but us as educators as well. Like you said we must change the way we teach in order to our job and prepare the students for the 21st century work place.