21st Century Skills By Kamila Karagavrilidisova

“It is particularly important teachers do not view 21st century skillsas an additional ‘subject,’ but rather as skills to be integrated acrossall curricula”

RWCT = "Reading and Writing for Critical Thinking" internationally implemented educational program.

• Aims - developing the independent thinking of students, inspiring a creative approach to new situations, the ability to co-operate and to respect the opinions of other people , continuous reflection of students learning

• Process of active learning, carried out in three stages: evocation - realization of meaning - reflection

• Structured use of reading, writing and discussion activities for all levels of education.

Some of the method we practiced• Cinquain • Dice• I.N.S.E.R.T.• Free writing• Venn diagram• T graf• Key words• Reading with the prediction

Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to a complex question, problem, or challenge.

• Significant Content - important knowledge and skills, derived from standards

• 21st century competencies -build competencies valuable for today’s world

• Driving (Open ended) Question – using recourses, developing answers

• Voice and Choice – time/task management guided by teacher

• Critique and Revision - give and receive feedback – further inquiry

• Public Audience – presentation beyond their classmates/teacher

Essential Elements of PBL

PBL_Video

Rene Magritte - 1953 - Golconda = a source of wealth, advantages, or happiness.

Watercolor by John Steuart Curry

Battle of Lake Erie War of 1812

Write a letter

Speech bubble

Elaboration game