The Changing Global Landscape for the 21st Century Teachers

21st Century Learners

Definition:

Diverse, multicultural, multigenerational learners with a need for life and career skills to meet modern challenges.

Initiative and Self-Direction

Definition:

Learners set their own goals, take responsibility, and commit to lifelong learning without being told what to do.

: Social and Cross-Cultural Skills

Definition:

Respect cultural differences, work well with others, innovate by being open-minded, and show willingness to compromise.

: Productivity and Accountability

Definition:

Results-oriented, manages time effectively, multitasks, and values teamwork and collaboration.

Characteristics of 21st Century Teachers

Definition:

Set clear standards

Use broad, student-centered pedagogies

Integrate ICT effectively

Use assessment to guide teaching

Understand local/global cultures

Conduct action research

Inspire and model core values

Develop learners' life and career skills

Learning to Know

Definition:

Developing curiosity and skills for lifelong learning; learning how to learn.

Learning to Do

Definition:
Applying knowledge in real-world situations; gaining skills to turn knowledge into action.

Learning to Be

Definition:

Self-development, reflection, personal growth, and building one’s full potential.

Learning to Live Together

Definition:

Building peaceful, respectful, and collaborative communities through interpersonal skills.