21ST CENTURY

E D U C AT I O N

KENNETH JOY V. CARIÑO, MAT

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• How do you describe technology?

• What digital tool do you know? How does it work?

• What is your understanding of 21st Century learning?

• What can you say about 21st Century learners?

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 E D U C AT I O N
CONTEXT

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 E D U C AT I O N
CONTEXT

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 BEFORE

21ST CENTURY
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 TRADITIONAL
LITERACY
• It has been defined as the ability to use written language actively and
passively or the ability to read, write, spell, listen and speak (Moats, 2000)

• Bawden (2001, p. 220) states that the simplest form of literacy involves the
ability to use language in its written form: ‘A literate person is able to read,
write and understand his or her native language and express a simple thought
in writing’

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 FUNCTIONAL
LITERACY
• Functional literacy refers to the practical skill set needed to read, write, and
do math for real-life purposes, so people can function effectively in their
community (UNESCO, n.d.)

• The ability of an individual is able to improve on his or her quality of life,

make informed decisions, and continue learning in all those activities for
which literacy skills are required (Akello et al. 2017 , p. 80).

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 FUNCTIONAL
LITERACY
In the U.S., functional literacy is assessed by the National Assessment of Adult
Literacy, or NAAL. This research classifies literacy according to four levels:
• Below Basic Literacy: reading and writing words and numbers in very simple
documents.
• Basic Literacy: performing simple skills to understand short texts.
• Intermediate Literacy: performing challenging skills to understand long texts.
• Proficient Literacy: performing creative and critical thinking skills to
understand dense or complex texts.

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 E A R LY L I T E R A C Y

• Early literacy is what children know about reading and writing before they
actually learn to read and write. It is laying the foundation, so that your child
has the necessary skills when they are developmentally ready to read (Johnson
County Public Library, n.d.)
• Early literacy means helping children develop a rich vocabulary, self-
expression, and reading comprehension—tools they need to become
successful readers and lifelong learners (Little by Little, n.d.)

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FIVE STAGES OF EARLY LITERACY

• Talking
• Singing
• Reading
• Writing
• Playing

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 BASIC LITERACY

• Basic literacy skills are referred to the skills of reading, writing and numeracy
(Kapur, 2023).

• Developing foundational competency including reading, writing, math, job

application assistance, and overall life-skill development.

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21ST CENTURY
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CONTEXT
De Leon (2020) described the 21st Century Education Context as follows:
• outcome-based
• focus on what students know, can do, and are like
• higher order thinking skills
• research-driven
• active learning
• learners work collaboratively with classmates
• student-centered: teacher is facilitator/ coach of students’ learning
• great deal of student freedom
• no “discipline problems”
• integrated and interdisciplinary curriculum
• grades are based on students’ performance as evidence of learning outcome
• multiple literacies of the 21st century aligned to living and working in a globalized new society.
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 C R I T I C A L AT T R I B U T E S O F
2 1 S T C E N T U RY E D U C AT I O N

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 CHARACTERISTICS OF A
21ST CENTURY TEACHER

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 CHARACTERISTICS OF A
21ST CENTURY TEACHER

MULTI-LITERATE
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MULTI-
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SPECIALIST
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21ST CENTURY TEACHER

MULTI-SKILLED
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21ST CENTURY TEACHER

SELF-DIRECTED
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LIFELONG
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LEARNER
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21ST CENTURY TEACHER

FLEXIBLE
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21ST CENTURY TEACHER

CREATIVE
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PROBLEM
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CRITICAL
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THINKER
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21ST CENTURY TEACHER

PASSION FOR
EXCELLENT
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21ST CENTURY TEACHER

HIGH
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EMOTIONAL
 COMMON 21ST CENTURY
TECHNOLOGY TOOLS FOR
• Affinity groups • Google Docs
• Blogs L E A R N• Prezi
ING
• E-Portfolio • Social Media Platforms
• Hypertext • Smartboards
• Podcasts • ReadWriteThink.org
• Web 2.0 • WebQuest Page
• Myspace • Literacy Web (www.literacy.uconn.edu)
• Second life (www.secondlife.com)
• Semantic web
• Webkinz (www.webkinz.com)
• Wiki
• Youtube

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 REFERENCES

• Bawden, D. (2001). Information and digital literacies: a review of concepts. J. Doc.,

57, 218–59.

• Moats, L. (2000) Speech to Print: Language Essentials for Teachers. Paul H. Brookes,
Baltimore

• De Leon, E.B. (2020). Building and enhancing new literacies across the curriculum.
Lorimar Publishing.

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 FOCUS QUESTIONS FOR
P How
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the dynamic challenges and opportunities of the modern world?

2. How can a 21st-century curriculum be structured to foster critical thinking, creativity,

and adaptability among students

3. In what ways can teachers foster a culture of lifelong learning and curiosity in
students, aligning with the continuous evolution of knowledge in the 21st century?

4. In what ways are schools adapting to address the growing importance of digital
literacy, global awareness, and sustainability in 21st-century education?

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