Education in the 21 st Century 7 Ways We Must Change
Classrooms
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it! Change #1 Change the focus from rote learning the
memorization of specific facts and figures to the development of
lifelong learners who are able to think critically and solve
problems.
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The Year 2030 Students will work in jobs that do not yet exist,
solving problems we do not yet know are problems, using tools and
technology that have yet to be invented
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What is the value of X? a) 30 degrees b) 53 degrees c) 60
degrees d) 83 degrees What do you know?
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Change #2 Encourage learning through cross-disciplinary and
collaborative projects that are relevant and useful.
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Change #3 Create an environment where students work in fluid
groupings that combine students of different ages, different
abilities and different interests.
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Change #4 Shift the role of the teacher from chalk-and-talk to
curators of learning, helping students grow their knowledge and
skills.
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Change #5 Measure learning using qualitative assessments of a
students skills and competencies, rather than using high- stakes
examinations. Grades reflect effort, not ability.
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Employers Value Entrepreneurs
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Learning Skills
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Change #6 Ensure that all groups teachers, parents, governments
and students have a seat at the table when building the framework
for learning.
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Are We Listening?
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Change #7 Empower students and teachers to experiment with new
ideas in an environment where they can fail safely and develop
confidence to take risks.
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Failure is a Learning Opportunity Rovio's success with Angry
Birds came After 51 failed attempts over the course of 6
years.
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We used to attend school because thats where the knowledge was.
Pre - Y2K
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You never want to get on a plane where the pilot learned to fly
from worksheets
