21st Century Pledge: A curricular commitment from each teacher

This commitment is figure 2.1 page 22. How might this fit in with your goals? What do you think would happen at HSSD if every staff member took this pledge? Do you think the pledge is realistic? Why/why not?

One size fits all model of education

21st Century Learners expect the following (p29)

• Freedom to choose what's right for them and to express their personal views and individual identity
• Customization and personalization, the ability to change things to better suit their own needs
• Scrutiny - detailed, behind the scenes analysis so they can find out what the real story is
• Integrity and openness in their interactions with others and from organizations like businesses, government , and educational institutions
• Entertainment and play integrated into their work, learning, and social life
• collaboration and relationships to be a vital part of all they do
• Speed in communications, getting information, and getting responses to questions and messages
• Innovation in products, services, employers, and schools, and in their own lives

How have you or will you adapt your classroom to make learning interactive, personalized, collaborative, creative, and innovative to keep your students actively engaged and learning?