language learners in 21 century
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Language Learners in the 21st Century
Presented by Kristina Peters Permission to use from
Angela Maiers [email protected]
Blog: Kristinapeters.wordpress.com Twitter: Mrskmpeters
21st Century… Learner? Worker? Global Citizen?
21st Century Skills
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critical thinking
global awareness effective speaking
problem solving
collaboration
media fluency
entrepreneurialism
analytical skills
innovation
synthesis
effective writing
curiosity
adaptability
creativity
• Imagination • Curiosity • Self Awareness • Perseverance • Courage • Adaptability
How do we
teach 21C
Skills?
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How do we
teach 21C
Skills?
How do we KEEP
21C Skills?
“All children are born
artists . . .the challenge is to remain
an artist as we
grow up.” - Pablo Picasso
So…. How do we
KEEP 21C Skills?
• Name It • Claim It • Sustain It
• Imagination • Curiosity • Self Awareness • Perseverance • Courage • Adaptability
Copyright Angela Maiers 2008
Imagination is the foundation of all thinking.
Without seeing the possibility, we cannot achieve the outcome.
Imagination
Copyright Angela Maiers 2008
Curious brains are active brains,
and active brains become smart brains.
Curiosity
Copyright Angela Maiers 2008
Perseverance Perseverance is not only the ability to get done what needs to be done -- but to continue the effort no matter what.
Copyright Angela Maiers 2008
Self Awareness
Self Awareness is the ability to think and exist inside --
and outside of ourselves simultaneously.
Copyright Angela Maiers 2008
Courage Success is the by-product of taking risks,
not letting fear hold us back, and taking the plunge
Copyright Angela Maiers 2008
The world opens up for adaptable learners, approaching each task and challenge willing to be a beginner.
Adaptability
CuriosityMillion Dollar Conversation
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• Name It • Claim It • Sustain It
Claim It!
1. Who Do You Admire?
2. What Trait/Characteristic Sets Them Apart?
Copyright Angela Maiers 2008
What’s Your
CQ?
What’s Your CQ? 1. I ask questions in class. 2. My questions are simple and easy. 3. I feel comfortable asking difficult
questions or leaving questions I ask unanswered.
4. I can identify curious people. 5. I believe curiosity is important
Genius Questions What if…? Is ______ the reason for…? I wonder why…? Can…? If…? Would you rather…? What is it that…? What would it take to…? When is it…? Why is it that…? Who could…? How is ____ like _____? Is it possible to…? If I ______, could_____? When is…? Does it matter if…? What could happen if…? How can…? If it were possible…? Is it right to…? Are there…? I wonder when…? Why is…? I’m wondering if…? How…? How could it…? Where did…? Why are…? Do you…? What is your opinion about…?
Put your questions out there
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• Name It • Claim It • Sustain It
THEY FIND A WAY TO HELP
What happens when a teacher shows students pictures of a country halfway around the world destroyed by an earthquake and tsunami?
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• March 14: I showed my students the before and after pictures of Sendai, Japan
• March 15: THEY brainstormed a list of ways to help
• March 16: THEY wrote a letter asking the principal to start a change drive; THEY made a video saying why they wanted to help Japan;
THEY blogged why they wanted to help Japan
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• March 17: THEY made posters for the entire school to make students aware of their efforts
• Change Japan Change Drive would launch March 28
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Change Japan Change Drive
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• March 28: Change Japan video was put on school announcements and on school homepage
THEY labeled the containers THEY distributed the containers and
presented the information about the Change Japan Change Drive
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Change JapanChange Drive Explanation
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• April 3: Change Japan goes viral thanks to Angela Maiers
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THEY connect with the
real world
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KIDS ALREADY HAVE THESE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS OR HABITUDES…IT IS OUR JOB TO CULTIVATE THEM SO THEY ARE READY FOR THEIR FUTURE…
What does this project prove?
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Give them a voice…Ask the
questions…Get them
connected with the real world and see what happens…
Mrs. Peters 2nd Grade
Some tools to help along the way…
• Skype • Glogster • Google Docs • Wordle • Realewriter • Audacity • Voicethread • Slideshare
http://slidesha.re/hyJQE4
• ELL Checklist http://bit.ly/dVrZGD
• Genius Question bookmarks http://bit.ly/fdTOcK
• Dropbox • http://bit.ly/i8ch0c
• Flip Camera • Digital Camera • GarageBand
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