Core 21What does it mean for our kids?

● Common Core Standards - ELA○ Writing Standards (3)○ Language Usage (2)○ Speaking & Listening (4)

● Units of Study - 4 core subjects + 1● 21st Century Skills

What does Core 21 mean?

21st Century Skills

Many of the jobs our kids will have don’t even exist yet.

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A Global Perspective

PBL is a dynamic approach to teaching that allows students to explore real-world problems and challenges.

Collaboration is key component of PBL.

Project-based Learning (PBL)

Five-point scale used for grading:

4 - exceeds standard3 - meets standard2 - progressing toward standard1 - fails to progress toward standard0 - standard not assessed at this time

Standards-based Report Cards

Class 1: Assigned a partner and a problem; researched topic andplanned a presentation

Class 2: Prepared the presentation andshared it with another group

Class 3: Volunteers shared presentationswith the class.

Stay tuned for a student presentation!(The next nine slides were prepared by two students!)

What have your kids been doing so far this year?

21 Century Skills

What are 21st Century Skills?

21st Century Skills are skills used in todays time, or the 21st Century. Most of these skills include using the computer or other modern devices like Apple’s ‘iPad and iPhone’. They also have to do with Global Awareness or being a leader and having responsibility in groups. Creativity is also needed today with thinking and problem solving.

21st Century Skills are common and modern skills used in the Core 21 class.

Thinking and Working Creatively

Normal vs Creative

Thinking and Working Creatively

With Others:● Working with others to come up with more creative and

efficient ideas. ● Being open to new ideas and listening to your group● Allowing your group to make mistakes and learning from

themBy Yourself:● Writing your ideas down and crossing some out● Combining multiple ideas into one, big, and more

informative idea● Having a positive attitude about the finished product

Leadership andResponsibility

Leadership and Responsibility

Leadership and Responsibility are important for trust and a bit of control for group work. Demonstrating responsibility and integrity have the possibility to persuade or influence people into making a certain decision or helping with work. Taking responsibility for your actions is also important because it makes you look like the bigger person and shows others that you are capable of being a leader.

Leadership and Responsibility are both important 21st Century Skills.

Global Awareness

Global Awareness

Global Awareness is when you know what’s going on around you and in different countries. This is important because countries like Africa hold families that are starving, and it is crucial for them to be helped. If you have Global Awarenes, that is easier to achieve.

It is also important to be globally aware because it may help in a future war. Some countries are not fully informed on why they are declaring war,so it may not even be for the best reasons. If you are globally aware, you can prevent this from happening and keep peace in the world.

Conclusion

Core 21 is very important in the 21st Century. These skills are crucial in today’s environment. In the end, to be a globally aware, creative, responsible leader is a good way to incorporate the Core 21 standards.

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