TRANSFORMING SUPPORT

SYSTEMS TOWARDS A 21ST

CENTURY CLASSROOM

ByJheryl Kaye B. Navalta

* Why do we need transformation?

* What must be transformed?

* What are the ways that must be done towards

transformation? * What will be the effect of

these transformations?

Why do we need

transformation?

The world is

changing.

Schools and students have not

adapted yet in the

changing world.

We need to have a

clear sense of purpose

and direction in

securing our future economic competitiv

eness.

What must be

transformed?

SUPPORT SYSTEMS

- These are the critical systems

necessary to ensure student mastery of 21st century skills.

* Standards* Assessments* Instruction and Curriculum * Professional Development * Learning Environment

What are the ways that must

be done towards

transformation?

1. Standards- What should the students

be learning?

-deeper understanding, collaboration, integration of real-world problems and development of 21st century skills.

2. Assessment- It is the measurement of how well

the students are in an area.

Samples of assessments:• Extended student essays

• Observation rubrics on a teacher’s handheld device

• Online instant polls, quizzes, voting, and blog commentaries

• Progress tracked in solving online simulation challenges and design problems

• Portfolio evaluations of current project work and mid project reviews

• peer- and self-evaluations to project work judged by evaluation rubrics

3. Curriculum and Instruction- What are the ways of teaching?

- hands-on labs, interactive computer-

based activities,

video-based mini lectures,

etc.

4. Professional Development- In order to be effective 21st century teachers, they must have the knowledge and skills.

5. Learning Environments- includes educational use of space and time and technology.

a. Learning space and time

- learning can be done anytime anywhere.

b. Learning with Technology- learning

environment with wide variety of digital tools.

What will be the effect of these

transformations?

SUCCESS

TRANSRORM

NOW!

Source: Fadel, C. & Trilling, B. (2009). 21st

century skills: Learning for life in our times. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Barel, et al (2010). 21st century skills: Rethinking how students learn. Bloomington: Solution Tree Press.