Habitudes of a

21st CenturyLearner

Presented by Angela Maiersangela@angelamaiers.com

21st Century…

Learner?Learner?

Worker?Worker?

Global Citizen?Global Citizen?

•ImaginationImagination

•CuriosityCuriosity

•Self Self

AwarenessAwareness

•PerseverancePerseverance

•CourageCourage

•AdaptabilityAdaptability

“21st Century Skills”

How How do we do we teach teach 21C 21C

Skills?Skills?

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How do we How do we

KEEPKEEP 21C Skills?21C Skills?

So….So….

How do we How do we KEEP KEEP

21C Skills?21C Skills?

•Name It

•Claim It

•Sustain

It

•ImaginationImagination

•CuriosityCuriosity

•Self Self

AwarenessAwareness

•PerseverancPerseveranc

ee

•CourageCourage

•AdaptabilityAdaptability

Copyright Angela Maiers 2008

Imagination is the foundation of all thinking.

Without seeing the possibility, we cannot achieve the outcome.

ImaginatioImaginationn

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Curious Curious brains are brains are active brains, active brains,

and active and active brains brains become become smart brains. smart brains.

CuriosityCuriosity

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PerseverancePerseverancePerseverance is Perseverance is not only the not only the ability to get ability to get done what done what needs to be needs to be done --done --

but to continue but to continue the effort no the effort no matter what. matter what.

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Self Self AwarenessAwareness

Self Awareness is the ability to think and exist inside --

and outside of ourselves simultaneously.

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CourageCourageSuccess is the Success is the by-product of by-product of taking risks, taking risks,

not letting fear not letting fear hold us back, hold us back, and taking the and taking the plunge plunge

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The world opens The world opens up for adaptable up for adaptable learners, learners,

approaching approaching each task and each task and challenge willing challenge willing to be a to be a beginner.beginner.

AdaptabilityAdaptability

Claim It!Claim It!

1.1.Who Do You Admire?Who Do You Admire?

2.2.What What Trait/Characteristic Trait/Characteristic

Sets Them Apart?Sets Them Apart?

Genius QuestionsWhat if…? Is ______ the reason for…?I wonder why…? Can…?If…? Would you rather…?What is it that…? What would it take to…?When is it…? Why is it that…?Who could…? How is ____ like _____?Is it possible to…? If I ______, could_____?When is…? Does it matter if…?What could happen if…? How can…?If it were possible…? What is your opinion about…?Are there…? Is it right to…?Why is…? I wonder when…?How…? I’m wondering if…?Where did…? How could it…?

Do you…? Why are…?

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What’sWhat’s

YourYour

CQCQ??

What’s Your CQ?

1. I ask questions in class.2. My questions are simple and easy.3. I feel comfortable asking difficult

questions or leaving questions I ask unanswered.

4. I can identify curious people.5. I believe curiosity is important

SUSTAIN IT!SUSTAIN IT!

“All children are born

artists . . .the

challenge is to

remain an artist as we

grow up.”

Angela Maiers, author of Classroom Habitudes (2009), is a nationally acclaimed speaker and researcher dedicated to changing the world one classroom at a time. Angela’s 20-year career in education, especially her years spent as a classroom teacher, provide a unique insight critical for helping schools, districts, teachers and of course -- students, reach goals. Angela holds close to her heart a passion for preparing today’s learners and teachers for tomorrow’s changing world.

To learn more, check out www.angelamaiers.com

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