Leader's Guide to 21st Century Education, The: 7 Steps for Schools and Districts
- By Ken Kay, Valerie Greenhill
- Pub. Date: Jun 5, 2012 by Pearson.
- ISBN-10: 0-13-211759-2
- ISBN-13: 978-0-13-211759-3
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In this all-new resource, educational leaders get a 7-Steps guide to moving their schools and districts forward in the quest to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century teaching and learning of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity. This guide focuses on presenting an implementation-oriented resource for education leaders at all stages of implementation, from early through advanced.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
Step 1: Adopt Your Vision and Lead
Introduction
8 Perspectives on 21st Century Life
Where to Start: The 4Cs
What to Add: Beyond the 4Cs
Coming to Closure
A Broader Vision for Teaching and Leadership
Step 2: Create a Community Consensus around the 4Cs
Introduction
Use the 4Cs to Lead
Communicate the Importance of the 4Cs
Collaborate around the 4Cs
Final Thoughts
Step 3: Align Your System with the 4Cs
Alignment: Bringing the Work to Scale
What is 4Cs Alignment?
What Does Alignment Look Like? A Snapshot from Virginia Beach City Public Schools
How to Get Started: Using the MILE Guide Conclusion
Step 4: Build Professional Capacity
Introduction
The 4Cs as the Design Principles for Professional Development
The 4Cs as the Focus of Professional Development
The Resources for Professional Development
Conclusion
Step 5: Embed the 4Cs in Curricula and Assessments
What is 4Cs Curricula?
Understanding by Design (UbD) and 4Cs Curricula
4Cs Curricula Actions Steps
4Cs and Assessment
The Good News about Assessment
Assessment Action Steps
What’s on the Horizon?
Chapter Conclusion
Chapter Reflection
Step 6: Use the 4Cs to Engage and Support Teachers
Motivate Teachers
Focus on Student Work
Prioritize 4Cs Pedagogies
Strenghten the 4Cs Learning Environment
In Conclusion
Reflection
Exercise
Step 7: Improve and Innovate
Introduction: Creating a “Step 7” Organization
Create a Culture that Supports Continuous Improvement
Focus Your Continuous Improvement on 4Cs Teaching and Learning
Expand Your 4Cs Continuous Improvement Strategy to Other Key Parts of Your Organization
Reflections on Continuous Improvement
Conclusion
Appendices
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