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Curricular Landscape in The 21 Century Classrooms

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Curricular Landscape in The 21 Century Classrooms

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Module 8: Curricular Landscape in the

21 Century Classrooms
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A dramatic technological revolution ushered the


21st century. We live in a society that has become
diverse, globalized, complex and media-saturated.
Overview: Current education breaks the mold that we know of the
past. It has to be flexible, creative challenging and
complex. Module 8 makes students aware of the current
landscape in curriculum and the skills that the
curriculum have to develop.
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Lesson 1: The 21 Century Curricular Landscape in


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the Classrooms
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Described the curricular landscape of the


21st century.
Desired Learning
Outcomes

Identified the 21st century skills to be


developed in the curriculum.
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Emerging Curricula of the 21st Century Learners

 Discussion in various for here and abroad revolve along the different
issues.

 Globalization of economics and independence on international markets.


 Increased concerns and actions about environmental degradation, water and
energy shortages, global warming, pandemic (HIV, Ebola, etc.)
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 Nations competing for power block thus generating conflict but gives
opportunities to build alliances and cooperation.
 Increased global migration and opportunities for working overseas.
 Science and technological revolution.
 Knowledge economy as a generator of wealth and jobs.
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 Thus an integrative approach to curriculum is absolutely


necessary. There should be unity in core academic subjects where
life and career skills are included. Curriculum includes
interdisciplinary themes, development of essential skills for
modern pedagogies and technologies.
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 The curriculum incorporates higher order thinking skills, multiple


intelligences, technology and multi-media and multiple literacies
of the 21st century skills. The 21st century curriculum includes
innovation skills, information and media and ICT literacy.
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Characteristics of the Curriculum

 Provides appropriate knowledge, skills and values to face the


future.
 Is based on knowledge drawn from research.
 Is a product of consultative, collaborative development process.
 Supports excellence and equity for all learners.
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Need to Develop 21st Century Skills of Learners
in the Curriculum
Will the curriculum likewise develop these skills, too? According to the Singapore Ministry
of Education, such clusters of the competencies are seen in the matrix below:

Cluster of Skills for the 21st Century Specific Descriptors

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving


Learning and Innovation Skills Creativity and Innovation
Oral and Written Communication
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Content Mastery
Knowledge, Information, Media and Information Literacy
Technology Literacy Skills Media Literacy
ICT Literacy

Flexibility and Adaptability


Initiative and Self Direction
Life skills Teamwork and Collaboration
Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
Productivity and Accountability
Leadership and Responsibility
Valuing of Diversity
Citizenship Skills Global Awareness
Environmental Awareness
Values, Ethics and Professionalism
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 On the other hand, Howard Gardner (2006) from his book Five
Minds of the Future, sees that the five frames of thinking which
would help in the development of thinking skills. Each frame of
thinking is attributed to the type of mind the learner has to use in
order to survive the future.
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The Five Frames of Thinking

Five Frames of Thinking Descriptions


The Disciplined Mind Makes use of the ways of thinking necessary for
major scholarly work and profession

The Synthesizing Mind Select crucial information from the voluminous


amounts available, processing such information in
ways that make sense to self and others.
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The Creating Mind Goes beyond existing knowledge. Posse new


questions, offers new solutions.

The Respectful Mind Sympathetically and constructively adjusts to


individual differences.

The Ethical Mind Considers one’s role as citizen consistently and


strives toward good work and good citizenship.
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 Lastly, Tony Wagner in his book The Global Achievement Gap mentioned the
seven survival skills for the 21st century curriculum.

1. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving


2. Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
3. Agility and Adaptability
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4. Initiative and Entrepreneurship


5. Effective Oral and Written Communication
6. Accessing and Analyzing Information
7. Curiosity and Imagination
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THANK
YOU!
Presenter:
Cristy M. Rufo
BSED-SCIENCE

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