“The Partnership for 21st Century Skills” is a very impressive website where the mission of the organization for the integration of 21st century skills in education is clearly defined. It is encouraging to see an organization that is so dedicated to preparing students who are our future leaders to be innovative and productive members of society.
The information that surprised me on this site was the vast membership the organization has partnered with to accomplish the goal of students acquiring the necessary skills and knowledge to be successful in life.
I am not in disagreement with anything on a site that supports both students and teachers in acquiring 21st century skills. The many resources for teachers that include curriculum instruction and professional development strategies are essential components for the facilitation of student skills.
The implications of the advocacy for my students are the opportunity to master the necessary 21st century skills in an educational environment. Students should feel confident enough in their skills to secure employment in an occupation of choice. The traditional education as we now know it has many short comings. An educator chooses the field to prepare students for success in both work and life. Now with the support of The Partnership for 21st Century Skills educators can be true to their students and field.
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Susan,
ReplyDeleteAs an elementary school teacher, I am excited to have career and life skills embedded in my daily lessons. Sometimes we only think that career skills should be taught in high school, but really it can be too late for many students. Good habits, ethics and personal development begin as early as kindergarten.
I did find myself sorting though this site wondering what really applies to me and my job. I find that it all does but to what expent and level do I need to take it to as an elemtary teacher. I would appreciate it being broken down by grade level likes the state standards and that would help dive my focus and lessons. I was perplexed as to why I didn't see that State of California listed under the states but that may explain why California is in such bad straights when it comes to testing and performance. California needs to figure out what is really important asnd maybe those in charge of the State Educational System need to take a look at this site and classroom all over, then go from there.
ReplyDeleteSusan,
ReplyDeleteAs comprehensive as the Partnership for 21st Century Skills is it should be more widely used. I must admit that I was surprised by the limited number of states that are using the Partnership as a guide to develop instruction for students in their states. My state is not one on the list. But I hope to spread the word about the Partnership by starting with my principal and other teachers.
Since the ultimate goal is the education of our students, I find that developing student learning skills and use of technologies will benefit students in school as they grow their knowledge and in their futures as they incorporate their skills in their working environment. This I can do now. By encouraging collaboration and project based learning, it is my hope to better prepare my students for their future.
This site is a great reason why educators need to stay up to date with happens in the educational world and the world itself. These skills presented by the site are skills that are either overlooked in the classroom or educators arent aware that they are important. But if you look through the site and just think about all these skills, I do not think there is a single one that doesnt affect whats going on in the 21st century.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the poster above, krystlyn, I wish it showed what was appropriate for the different grade levels. Sure I can figure it out and adminster it in my class but I dont want to be throwing things at my students that are over their heads.
My state, NY, has not adopted these standards. Perhaps once they do (I hope), at the state level they will break the skills down per grade levels.