Characteristics &

Challenges Of

21st Century

Teachers

21st Century Learning

CHARACTERISTICS OF 21ST

CENTURY TEACHERS

RESOURCE PROVIDER

INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST

CURRICULUM SPECIALIST

CLASSROOM SUPPORTER

LEARNING FACILITATOR

MENTOR

SCHOOL LEADER

CATALYST FOR CHANGE

LEARNER

Harrison & Killion(2007)

Core skills/challenges in 21st

Century teaching.

Teachers need to be well versed in the language in

order for them to impart the knowledge effectively.

Teachers must possess creativity and stimulate the

learners critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Teachers must be infotective and tech savvy.

A teacher must possess:

I. Flexibility and Adaptability

II. Leadership and Responsibility

III. Initiative and Self-Direction

IV. Productivity and Accountability

CHARACTERISTICS OF 21ST

CENTURY STUDENTS

Not just about acquiring information

Need to analyze, synthesize, and apply what learned to;

Address new needs

Design solutions

Collaborate effectively

Requires new set of experiences

Characteristics of 21st

Century Learners

They like to be in control.

They like choice.

They are group-oriented and social.

They are inclusive.

They are practiced users of digital technology.

They think differently.

They are more likely to take risks

They value time off because they view life as uncertain.

20TH CENTURY STUDENTS vs. 21ST

CENTURY STUDENTS

Text Content

Passive

Formal

Techno-Phobic

Visual Content

Hands-On

Personal

Techno-Savvy