THE 21ST CENTURY CURRICULAR LANDSCAPE IN THE CLASSROOMS
Reporter: Christine V. Carial
module overview
A dramatic technological revolution ushered the 21st century. We live in a society that has become diverse, globalized, complex and media saturated. Current education breaks the mold that we know of the past. It has to be flexible, creative challenging and complex.
20th century vs 21st century
Keywords between 2 centuries
What are the emerging factors and conditions that will shape the curriculum of the century?
Different Issues that needs curriculum
Different Issues that needs curriculum
- Globalization of economies and independence on international markets
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Different Issues that needs curriculum
- Increased concerns and actions about environmental degradation, water and energy shortages, global warning, pandemic (HIV, Ebola, etc.)
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Different Issues that needs curriculum
- Nations competing for power block thus generating conflict but gives opportunities to build alliances and cooperation
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Different Issues that needs curriculum
- Increased global migration and opportunities for working overseas
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Different Issues that needs curriculum
- Science and technological revolution
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Different Issues that needs curriculum
- Knowledge economy as a generator of wealth and jobs
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some characteristics of the curriculum
characteristics OF CURRICULUM
- provides appropriate knowledge, skills and values to face the future.
- is based on knowledge drawn from research.
- is a product of consultative, collaborative development process.
- supports excellence and equity for learners
- includes innovation skills, information and media and ICT literacy.
SKILLS OF LEARNER
What are the skills needed by 21st century learners in order to cope with the curriculum? Will the curriculum likewise develop these skills too?
21st century skills of learners
Singapore ministry of education
The Five frames of thinking
7 survival skills by tony Wagner