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Microsoft through its philanthropic organization, Partnership in Learning (PiL), has partnered with John Bransford of the College of Education at the University of Washington and Little Planet Learning, a company that delivers custom learning programs, to create School Leader Development: Building 21st Century Schools. This instructional leadership tool may be used by educators and their community partners as a guide for creating a learning environment that prepares students for a modern world.
The unique curriculum of this instructional tool combines video, challenge questions, discussions, and expert resources to focus on the following issues facing primary and secondary school leaders and their communities:
- Dimensions of change within schools in the 21st century
- Guidance for student learning
- Strategies for success for all students
- Innovative approaches for education
- Strong leadership for all schools
Partnership for 21st Century Skills
Mission Statement
To bring 21st Century Skills to every child in America by serving as a catalyst for change in teaching, learning, and assessment and as an advocate among education policy makers through a unique partnership among education, business, and government leaders.
21st Century Children
Every child in American needs 21st century knowledge and skills to succeed as effective citizens, workers and leaders in the 21st century. There is a profound gap between the knowledge and skills most students learn in school and the knowledge and skills they need in typical 21st century communities and workplaces. To successfully face rigorous higher education coursework, career challenges and a globally competitive workforce, U.S. schools must align classroom environments with real world environments by infusing 21st century skills.
This skills set includes:
- Information and communication skills (information and media literacy skills; communication skills)
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Thinking and problem-solving (critical thinking and systems thinking; problem identification, formulation and solution; creativity and intellectual curiosity)
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Interpersonal and self-direction skills (interpersonal and collaborative skills; self-direction; accountability and adaptability; social responsibility)
- Global awareness
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Financial, economic and business literacy, and developing entrepreneurial skills to enhance workplace productivity and career options
- Civic literacy
You are welcome to read:
- 21st Century Skills Website
- enGauge. 21st Century Skills - "Literacy in the Digital Age ( PDF - 800KB)
- Understanding University Success (PDF - 3.8MB)
- Framework for 21st Century Learning (PDF)
- National Center for Earth & Space Science Education
- View thePowerPoint Presentation shown at the Staff Convocation Aug. 30, 2006 ( PDF)
- "A State Leaders Action Guide to 21st Century Skills, A new vision for Education." (PDF - 1.6MB)
Most Young People Entering the U.S. Workforce Lack Critical Skills Essential For Success – October 2, 2006
As the baby boom generation slowly exits the U.S. workplace, a new survey of leaders from a consortium of business research organizations finds the incoming generation sorely lacking in much needed workplace skills — both basic academic and more advanced “applied” skills.
Last modfied on Friday 22 February 2008 by Ryan Webber