21st Century Experiential Learning
When implemented correctly Project Based learning should set the stage for students to do this type of thinking.
What is inquiry?
CEO of The Partnership for 21st Century Learning, Dave Ross, called these skills the 4”Cs”.
What is Communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity?
These things will allow students to independently use their learning in future situations.
What are transfer goals?
This document will hold students accountable during PBL.
What is the student contract?
The 21st Century student should learn through this type of activity because it will lead to deeper understanding.
What is investigation?
The 6 A’s: Academic Rigor, Authenticity, Applied Learning, Active Exploration, Adult Connections, & Assessment Practices provide this...
What is a meaningful project?
These are the rules that govern individual behaviors in a group.
What are norms?
This important element of PBL should be provocative, open-ended and challenging in order to motivate students.
What is the driving question?
The 21st century learning experience should be centered around whom?
Who are students?
This is one of the top 5 mindsets that educators need.
Student Centered Instruction, Growth Mindset, Perseverance, Differentiation, Real World Application or Relevance.
Including unstructured play, building a level of trust and belonging in the classroom and modeling a mindset of curiosity and openness are all ways to build this in students.
What is student agency?