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Key Competencies and a Curriculum for the 21st Century Book 2

Unpack the major ideas behind a 21st century curriculum. This series offers practical ideas for making the curriculum work in the classroom and c. These resources explore key competencies in depth: managing self, relating to others, participating and contributing (Bk 1); thinking, using language, symbols and texts (Bk 2).

Includes photocopiable resources, handy web links and illuminating case studies.

Ages: 5-14 | Pages: 56 | Code: 0403B | ISBN: 9781877478505

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Angie Simmons

Angie Simmons is interested in current best-practice learning approaches that encompass thinking skills, collaboration and problem solving. As an experienced educator, she has worked broadly across the educational sector of New Zealand. She worked as a primary school teacher for many years and as a university lecturer, when she was head of an educational technologies programme and taught prospective teachers. In another significant educational role, she was a digital technologies professional development facilitator working with schools across the Auckland area to integrate future-focused learning within the curriculum.

Contents

Introduction4
The new context of learning4
Key competencies in the new context5
Embedding a 21st century learning approach in our teaching5
Key competency 4: thinking7
What does "thinking" look like?7
Fostering this key competency8
Key competency 5: using language, symbols and texts19
What does "using language, symbols and texts" look like?19
Assessment cards for ICT skills19
Using ICT to enhance teaching and learning25
Fostering this key competency in literacy29
Fostering this key competency in mathematics40
Fostering this key competency in social sciences43
Fostering this key competency in science45
Fostering this key competency in The Arts47
Case study: incorporating the school values and key competencies into the curriculum52
Conclusion55

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