Learning in the 21st Century

What comes to your mind when you hear 21st century learning?

Today’s learning changes the term ‘knowing things’ into ‘knowing how to learn’ for students. In other words, education requires much more than the traditional skills. Students are expected to demonstrate the 4 C’s of education; creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and communication. Its crucial for them to stay curious for the new information and prepare themselves to drive their own learning.

So what are the teachers’ roles then?

Teachers should brush up their pedagogy first. Instead of giving the information directly they have to create o positive environment to meet educational needs of the learners and teach them how to reach the information. The best backer for teachers to be able to do this is the technology and all the opportunities afforded by technology. But be careful! At this point what is really important is not the amount but the effectiveness of technology use. Teachers, before using the technology for pedagogical purposes should be aware of its affordances/constraints and should know how to apply it to their own pedagogy. Without changing the way they teach the technology doesn’t make any significant difference by itself!

“A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.” Brad Henry

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