COURSEPACK STRUCTURE

Module 1
21st Century Education

Module Learning Outcomes

At the end of the module, the students are able to:
distinguish the features of the 21st century education;
describe the different categories of the 21st century skills;
explain their implications to the teaching-learning process; and
design teaching-learning activities to hone the 21st century skills.

Module Lessons
Lesson 1: Features of the 21st Century Teaching and Learning
Lesson 2: Different Categories of the 21st Century Skills
 MODULE 1: 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION

MODULE OVERVIEW
Welcome to the First Semester of the Academic Year 2020-2021! This is Module
1 of the course Building and Enhancing New Literacies across the Curriculum which
details the new literacies that each preservice teacher should learn and apply in the
teaching-learning process when already in actual practice. For this first module, I will walk
you through the key concepts of the 21st century teaching and learning, including the 21st
century skills.
Are you ready? Let the fun and learning begin!
MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Please have in mind the following outcomes intended to be achieved at the end of
Module 1. You should be able to:

distinguish the features of the 21st century education;

describe the different categories of the 21st century skills;
explain their implications to the teaching-learning process; and
design teaching-learning activities to hone the 21st century skills.

LESSONS IN THE MODULE

This module contains two (2) lessons with corresponding templates to be
accomplished in the different phases of each.

✔Features of the 21st Century Teaching and Learning

✔The 21st Century Skills

 LESSON 1: FEATURES OF THE 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Please bear in mind that after the lesson, you should be able to
✔ distinguish the features of 21st century teaching and learning; and
✔ explain their implications to the teaching and learning process.

TIMEFRAME
Please work on this during the first week of the semester for 1-2 days only.

INTRODUCTION
 Welcome to Lesson 1 of Module 1 which tackles the features of 21st century
teaching and learning.
The advent of the 21st century has ushered in necessary reforms in education that
you need to understand and contend with. These reforms are necessary to cater to the
evolving needs and shifts in teaching and learning. There are two main points that you
need to learn in this lesson: the features of 21st century education and how to distinguish
them from one another. There are templates you need to accomplish to arrive at a deeper
understanding of these points.
I wish you all the best as you begin this journey!

ACTIVITY
A. In the template below, describe the teacher, the learner, and the learning
environment THEN and NOW.

There are three Describe the kind of Describe the kind of

elements of the education THEN education NOW
teaching-learning (provide at least 3 (provide at least 3
process: descriptions for each descriptions for each
element) element)

The Teacher 1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

The Learner 1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

The Learning 1. 1.
Environment
2. 2.

3. 3.

B. From your answers, provide at least five (5) features of 21st century teaching and
learning. Complete the concept map below.
 21st
century
education

ANALYSIS
In this part, you are going to process your answers in Activities A and B by
answering the Analysis Template below. You may provide short responses to each
question.

Analysis Template
1. What did you feel
about the two
activities?

2. What insights did you

learn from them?

3. What are the

differences between
teaching and learning
then and now?

4. Why is there a need

to shift to this new
paradigm in teaching
and learning?

5. How do you prepare

yourself for this shift?
ABSTRACTION
You have witnessed the changes in curriculum and instruction for both the basic
education and higher education sectors. These are drastic changes that have to be
implemented. Have you ever thought why?
In the earlier part of Lesson 1, you were introduced to activities that led you to
thinking that education decades ago is not anymore the kind that the learners need today.
You realized that we have to adapt to changes because the practice before does not
anymore cater to the demands and challenges of the new environment of teaching and
learning. With the advent of technology and the explosion of knowledge, it is a must that
a new breed of modern-day teachers have to be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and
attitudes to be able to teach in the modern-day classrooms.
Here are the features of 21st century teaching and learning. Read on!
1. It is integrated and interdisciplinary.
a. It is not anymore chunked and separated from other bodies of knowledge.
b. It is learning other disciplines by linking various subject areas together in a
planned and integrated manner. This means that a lesson in history may
be learned in an English class.
2. It makes use of technologies and multimedia.
a. It maximizes teaching and learning platforms such as Google Classroom,
Moodle, and other learning management systems.
b. It takes advantage of an array of information and communication
technologies and tools (laptops, desktops, internet, jamboard, padlet,
emails, and many others).
c. It uses multimedia (audio- and video-based instruction, PPTs) in instruction.
3. It adopts the notion of “global classrooms”.
a. It promotes learning across regions and countries.
b. It encourages understanding of cultures and global citizenship.
4. It requires creating or adapting to personal and social change, and lifelong learning.
a. It promotes lifelong learning and learning that goes beyond the four walls of
the classroom.
b. It advocates that learning can happen anytime and anywhere and it does
not come with age.
5. It is student-centered.
a. It advocates that meaning is constructed by the learner. It is not transmitted
to the students by the teacher.
b. The teacher creates a learning environment to promote student
engagement and active learning, and facilitates the teaching-learning
process.
6. It promotes 21st century skills.
a. It is nor just about learning the basic literacy and numeracy skills.
 b. It is developing the 21st century skills to cope with life and the world of work.
7. It is project-based and research-driven.
a. It is not just about developing the lower-order thinking skills (e.g.
remembering, understanding).
b. It is about maximizing the utilization of the higher-order thinking skills in
data-gathering towards making decisions and actions on issues and
problems.

8. It is relevant, rigorous, and real-world.

a. It is meaningful because it is about life and the world itself.
b. It uses authentic tasks and activities to make learning more meaningful.

APPLICATION
Now that you have learned the features of 21st century teaching and learning, I
would like for you to explain their implications to the teaching and learning process.
Please complete the template below as instructed.

Features of the 21st Century What effects will each feature have on my teaching
Education practices?

Integrated and interdisciplinary

Use of technologies and

multimedia

Global classrooms

Creating or adapting to personal

and social change and lifelong
learning

Student-centered

Promotion of 21st century skills

Project-based and research-

driven

Relevant, rigorous, and real-

world

CLOSURE
Congratulations for successfully finishing Lesson 1! Lesson 2 on the 21st Century
Skills is coming your way!
 LESSON 2: THE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Please have in mind that at the end of Lesson 2, you should be able to:
✔ describe the different categories of the 21st century skills; and
✔ design teaching-learning activities to hone these skills.

TIMEFRAME
Please work on this during the First Week of the semester for 1-2 days only.
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Lesson 2 of Module 1!
Having learned in Lesson 1 that the promotion of the 21st century skills is one of
the features of 21st century education, it is just right and proper to unpack its categories
and the skills under each. Again, there are accompanying templates that will aid you in
answering all activities in this lesson.
May the FORCE be with you!

ACTIVITY
You are given a checklist of the 21st century skills. Please assess yourself and
check the ones which you already possess. Place the check marks on the second column
opposite the criteria and the descriptors. Good luck!

LEARNING AND INNOVATION SKILLS

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION

I think creatively.

I work creatively with others.

I implement innovations.

CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING

I reason effectively.

I use systems thinking.

I make judgements and decisions.

I solve problems.

COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION

I communicate clearly.

I collaborate with others.

INFORMATION, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
INFORMATION LITERACY

I access and evaluate information.

I use and manage information.

MEDIA LITERACY

I analyze the media.

I create media products.

INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION, AND TECHNOLOGY LITERACY

I apply technology effectively.

LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS

FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTABILITY

I adapt to change.

I am flexible.

INITIATIVE AND SELF-DIRECTION

I manage goals and time.

I work independently.

I am a self-directed learner.

SOCIAL AND CROSS-CULTURAL SKILLS

I interact effectively with others.

I work effectively in diverse teams.

 PRODUCTIVITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY

I manage projects.

I produce results.

LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY

I guide and lead others.

I am responsible to others.

ANALYSIS
From your responses above, kindly answer the following questions in the Analysis
Template. Please provide short responses to the questions.

Analysis Template
1. Did you like the
activity? Why?

2. What skills do you

already have?
What else do you
need to develop?
What are the
barriers in acquiring
these skills?

3. Why is it important
for learners to
acquire the 21st
century skills?

4. Will the skills help

them survive in
life? How?

5. Is it important for a
future teacher like
you to possess the
21st century skills?
Why?

ABSTRACTION
 According to the Glossary of Education, “The term 21st century skills refers to a
broad set of knowledge, skills, work habits, and character traits that are believed— by
educators, school reformers, college professors, employers, and others—to be critically
important to success in today’s world.” Simply put, these are the skills that individuals
should have to be able to “face the challenges of the 21st century world that is globally-
active, digitally transforming, collaboratively moving forward, creatively progressing,
seeking competent human-resource and quick in adopting changes”.
In the framework proposed by the Partnership for 21st Skills (P21), a coalition of
business leaders and educators, there are three sets of the 21st century skills as follows:

The following table contains the details of the framework in terms of categories,
skills, and descriptors:

LEARNING AND INNOVATION SKILLS

CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION DETAILS

I think creatively. 1. I use a wide range of idea

creation techniques (such as
brainstorming).
2. I create new and worthwhile
ideas (both incremental and
radical concepts).
3. I elaborate, refine, analyze and
evaluate their own ideas in order
 to improve and maximize
creative efforts.

I work creatively with others. 1. Develop, implement and

communicate new ideas to
others effectively.
2. I am open and responsive to
new and diverse perspectives;
incorporate group input and
feedback into the work.
3. I demonstrate originality and
inventiveness in work and
understand the real world limits
to adopting new ideas.
4. I view failure as an opportunity to
learn; understand that creativity
and innovation is a long-term,
cyclical process of small
successes and frequent mistakes
.

I implement innovations. 1. I act on creative ideas to make a

tangible and useful contribution
to the field in which the
innovation will occur.

CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM DETAILS

SOLVING

I reason effectively. 1. I use various types of reasoning

(inductive, deductive, etc.) as
appropriate to the situation.

I use systems thinking. 1. I analyze how parts of a whole

interact with each other to
produce overall outcomes in
complex systems.

I make judgements and decisions. 1. I effectively analyze and evaluate

evidence, arguments, claims and
beliefs.
2. I analyze and evaluate major
alternative points of view.
3. I synthesize and make
connections between information
and arguments.
4. I interpret information and draw
 conclusions based on the best
analysis.
5. I reflect critically on learning
experiences and processes.

I solve problems. 1. I solve different kinds of non-

familiar problems in both
conventional and innovative
ways.
2. I identify and ask significant
questions that clarify various
points of view and lead to better
solutions.

COMMUNICATION AND DETAILS

COLLABORATION

I communicate clearly. 1. I articulate thoughts and ideas

effectively using oral, written and
nonverbal communication skills
in a variety of forms and
contexts.
2. I listen effectively to decipher
meaning, including knowledge,
values, attitudes and intentions.
3. I use communication for a range
of purposes (e.g. to inform,
instruct, motivate and persuade).
4. I utilize multiple media and
technologies, and know how to
judge their effectiveness a priori
as well as assess their impact.
5. I communicate effectively in
diverse environments (including
multi-lingual).

I collaborate with others. 1. I demonstrate the ability to work

effectively and respectfully with
diverse teams.
2. I exercise flexibility and
willingness to be helpful in
making necessary compromises
to accomplish a common goal.
3. I assume shared responsibility
for collaborative work, and value
the individual contributions made
 by each team member.

INFORMATION, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

INFORMATION LITERACY DETAILS

I access and evaluate information. 1. I access information efficiently

(time) and effectively (sources).
2. I evaluate information critically
and competently.

I use and manage information. 1. I use information accurately and

creatively for the issue or
problem at hand.
2. I manage the flow of information
from a wide variety of sources.
3. I apply a fundamental
understanding of the ethical/legal
issues surrounding the access
and use of information.

MEDIA LITERACY DETAILS

I analyze the media. 1. I understand both how and why

media messages are
constructed, and for what
purposes.
2. I examine how individuals
interpret messages differently,
how values and points of view
are included or excluded, and
how media can influence beliefs
and behaviors.
3. I apply a fundamental
understanding of the ethical/legal
issues surrounding the access
and use of media.

I create media products. 1. I understand and utilize the most

appropriate media creation tools,
characteristics and conventions.
2. I understand and effectively
 utilize the most appropriate
expressions and interpretations
in diverse, multi-cultural
environments.

INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION, AND DETAILS

TECHNOLOGY LITERACY

I apply technology effectively. 1. I use technology as a tool to

research, organize, evaluate and
communicate information.
2. I use digital technologies
(computers, PDAs, media
players, GPS, etc.),
communication/ networking tools
and social networks
appropriately to access, manage,
integrate, evaluate and create
information to successfully
function in a knowledge
economy.
3. I apply a fundamental
understanding of the ethical/legal
issues surrounding the access
and use of information
technologies.

LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS

FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTABILITY DETAILS

I adapt to change. 1. I adapt to varied roles, jobs

responsibilities, schedules and
contexts.
2. I work effectively in a climate of
ambiguity and changing
priorities.

I am flexible. 1. I incorporate feedback

effectively.
2. I deal positively with praise,
setbacks and criticism.
3. I understand, negotiate and
 balance diverse views and
beliefs to reach workable
solutions, particularly in multi-
cultural environments.

INITIATIVE AND SELF-DIRECTION DETAILS

I manage goals and time. 1. I set goals with tangible and

intangible success criteria.
2. I balance tactical (short-term)
and strategic (long-term) goals.
3. I utilize time and manage
workload efficiently.

I work independently. 1. I monitor, define, prioritize and

complete tasks without direct
oversight.

I am a self-directed learner. 1. I go beyond basic mastery of

skills and/or curriculum to
explore and expand one’s own
learning and opportunities to
gain expertise.
2. I demonstrate initiative to
advance skill levels towards a
professional level.
3. I demonstrate commitment to
learning as a lifelong process.
4. I reflect critically on past
experiences in order to inform
future progress .

SOCIAL AND CROSS-CULTURAL SKILLS DETAILS

I interact effectively with others. 1. I know when it is appropriate to

listen and when to speak.
2. I conduct themselves in a
respectable, professional
manner.

I work effectively in diverse teams. 1. I respect cultural differences and

work effectively with people from
a range of social and cultural
backgrounds.
2. I respond open-mindedly to
 different ideas and values.
3. I leverage social and cultural
differences to create new ideas
and increase both innovation
and quality of work.

PRODUCTIVITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY DETAILS

I manage projects. 1. I set and meet goals, even in the

face of obstacles and competing
pressures.
2. I prioritize, plan and manage
work to achieve the intended
result.

I produce results. 1. I demonstrate additional

attributes associated with
producing high quality products
including the abilities to:
- work positively and ethically
- manage time and projects
effectively..
- multi-task
- participate actively, as well as
be reliable and punctual.
- present oneself professionally
and with proper etiquette.
- collaborate and cooperate
effectively with teams.
- respect and appreciate team
diversity.
- be accountable for results.

LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY DETAILS

I guide and lead others. 1. I use interpersonal and problem-

solving skills to influence and
guide others toward a goal.
2. I leverage the strengths of
others to accomplish a common
goal.
3. I inspire others to reach their
very best via example and
selflessness.
4. I demonstrate integrity and
ethical behavior in using
influence and power.
 I am responsible to others. 1. I act responsibly with the
interests of the larger community
in mind.

Adopted from the P21 Framework (2009)

APPLICATION
For the application part, I want you to prepare a teaching-learning activity for
English, Math, or Science. Pick the subject area of your choice. Then, identify the specific
21st century skills that shall be honed in this activity. Use the template below for your
responses.

Detailed Procedural Flow of the Specific 21st Century Skills Developed

Teaching-Learning Activity in the Process

CLOSURE
Finally, you are done with Lesson 2, and the whole of Module 1, in general.
Congratulations for making it!
MODULE ASSESSMENT
For Module 1 assessment, kindly accomplish the template below.
Directions: For each of the eight (8) features of 21st century teaching and learning,
provide a teaching-learning activity to demonstrate how education should be in this time
and age.

Feature of 21st Century Teaching-Learning ACtivity

Teaching and Learning

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

MODULE SUMMARY
This is Module 1, the first module for the course Building and Enhancing New
Literacies across the Curriculum. On the whole, this module provides you with
knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will help you define how 21st century teaching and
learning should be. With the 21st century skills profiled, you now have a better
understanding of the skills that your prospective learners should develop for them to cope
with the challenges of the modern classrooms and the modern world. Specifically, this
module covered the eight (8) features of 21st century education and the three (3)
categories of the 21st century skills based on the P21 Framework.

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