LESSON 3:
THE CHANGING GLOBAL
LANDSCAPE FOR THE 21 ST
CENTURY TEACHERS
As a future teachers of the 21st century,
there is an urgent need to understand the new
landscape that is brought about by the
changes in leaps and bound of the 21st century
skills is a necessary tool for teachers. Without
these 21st century tools, no teacher can
survive.
The New Learning
Environment
◦Learner-centered,
◦New spaces and borderless,
◦Enhanced opportunity for creativity
and innovations, and
◦Use of the ICT
The New Learning Contents
◦Integrated/interdisciplinary;
◦Demand-driven;
◦Emphasis on the learning tools on how
to retrieve knowledge; and
◦Balance of scientific, technological,
cultural, global, local concepts
The New Processes of Learning
and How These will be Facilitated
◦Face-to-face
◦Distance learning
◦Blended modalities
◦Experiential and lifelong
The of New Types of Learners
◦
confident person who thinks
independently and critically and who
communicates effectively;
◦Self-directed and who questions,
reflects and takes responsibility of
his/her own learning;
The of New Types of
Learners
◦A concerned citizen, informed about the
world and local affairs, has a strong sense of
civic responsibilities and participates actively
in improving the lives of others;
◦A member of the new generation: pop-
culture, different ways of thinking,
responding.
Characteristics of Learners who
have Developed Life and Career
Skills
◦Flexibility and Adaptability
-learners adapts to various roles
and responsibilities and schedules.
Despite of the complex condition, they
are able to do the different tasks at
one time
Characteristics of Learners who
have Developed Life and Career
Skills
◦Initiative and Self-direction
-a self-directed learner demonstrates
life and career skills. Goals are set and
managed by themselves. Many of the
young learners are capable of doing
things without being told.
Characteristics of Learners who
have Developed Life and Career
Skills
◦Social and cross-cultural skills
-this life and career skills require
learners to respect cultural differences
and work effectively with others, to be
open-minded to different ideas in order
to innovate and improve quality of work.
Characteristics of Learners who
have Developed Life and Career
Skills
◦Productivity and accountability
-individuals who possess these skills are able
to produce results. They respects teamwork
and cooperation. They manage time very well
and can do multitask. When one is tasked to do
something, that person has an accountability to
produce results as evidence of a job done.
Characteristics of Learners who
have Developed Life and Career
Skills
◦Leadership and Responsibility
-good leaders use interpersonal and
problem-solving skills with integrity and
ethical behavior to influence and guide
others. Leadership is not assigned, it is
earned.
The New Type of Teachers
◦Clear standards and accountability that their
learners should know and be able to do at
the end of their schooling;
◦Use broad pedagogies including inquiry-
based learning, cooperative learning, other
pedagogies;
◦Skillful in the integration of ICT in pedagogy;
The New Type of Teachers
◦Skillful in the use of assessment to guide
teaching and learning;
◦Great understanding of local and global cultures;
◦Skillful in action research to diagnose and solve
classroom problems based on evidence;
◦Practice the core values of inspiring teachers; and
◦Develop life and career skills for the 21st century
and beyond
Five Pillars of Learning
(UNESCO 2012)
◦Learning to Know – the development of knowledge
and skills needed to function in this world. Examples
are formal acquisition of literacy, numeracy, critical
thinking, and general knowledge.
◦Learning to Do- the acquisition of knowledge,
values, and skills for active engagement in productive
employment and recreation.
21st Century Brief Description
Literacy
The Art and Creativity and innovation are 21st century skills,
Creativity thus in solving problems and creating art works are
part of this literacy.
Ecoliteracy Acquisition of knowledge about climate change,
pollution, loss of natural habitats and biodiversity.
Solutions on how these environmental problems
could be addressed must e practiced.
Cyberliteracy/ Being in the rapid changes in the use of technology
Digital literacy for teaching and learning, teachers and learners
(Information and need to develop and enhance the use of digital
ICT knowledge) gadgets whether on-line or off-line.
Financial literacy Basic knowledge about the basics of economics and
financial management. This is necessary for every
learner and teacher to be able to handle income,
expenses and investments to be economically secure.
Media Literacy Teachers and learners must learn how to discern about any
information which are transmitted via various forms and
media.
Social/ Emotional knowledge about social dimensions and social skills that are
Literacy appropriate in the context of society. Emotional intelligence
must also be developed to be able to effectively manage the
stresses due to the changing environments of the 21st century
society.
Globalization and If you respect multi-cultural diversity, aware of the global
Multicultural literacy trends, acknowledge differences and similarities respect each
other’s dignity, then you are multi-culture literate.
◦Learning to Be- the learning that
contributes to person’s mind, body, and
spirit. Skills include creativity and
personal discovery , acquired through
reading, the internet, and activities such
as sports and arts.
◦Learning to live together – the
development of social skills and values such
as respect and concern for others , and the
appreciation of cultural diversity.
◦Learning to Transform Oneself and
Society – acquisition of knowledge, develop
skills, and acquire new values as a result of
learning, they are equipped with tools and
mindsets for creating lasting change in
organizations, communities , and societies.
Let’s Try It!
1. In one of Marites classes, her teacher ends the class by
encouraging them to develop one’s personality, self-
identity, self-knowledge and fulfilment. What pillar of
education is highlighted by Marites teacher ?
[Link] to know
[Link] to do
c. Learning to be
[Link] to live together
[Link] to transform oneself and society
2. Teacher Maris, a History teacher, discussed the topics
about World War 2 in her class. She tells her students to
tolerate, respect, welcome, embrace and even celebrate
differences and diversity in people to achieve world
peace. Which of the five pillars was given emphasis?
[Link] to know
[Link] to do
[Link] to be
[Link] to live together
[Link] to transform oneself and society
3. Mr. Jennings, a TVL teacher emphasizes the
development of his learners competency to
transform the knowledge into innovations and
job-creation. What pillar of education is he
promoting?
[Link] to know
[Link] to do
[Link] to be
[Link] to live together
[Link] to transform oneself and society
4. Mr. Blanco, a Mathematics teacher, starts his
lesson by posting a one-math open –ended
question for the students to think , analyze and
develop their critical thinking skills. What pillar
of education is he promoting?
[Link] to know
[Link] to do
[Link] to be
[Link] to live together
[Link] to transform oneself and society
5. Ms. Villanueva in her class discussion about
sustainable development, promotes behaviors
and practices that minimize our ecological
footprint on the world around us . What pillar of
education is she promoting?
[Link] to know
[Link] to do
[Link] to be
[Link] to live together
[Link] to transform oneself and society
Thank You for
Listening