This document discusses skills needed for learners in the 21st century. It emphasizes skills like critical thinking, global awareness, problem solving, collaboration, creativity, curiosity, and adaptability. It argues these skills are important for learners, workers, and global citizens today. The document provides strategies for teaching and sustaining these skills, such as naming skills, claiming ownership of them, and finding ways to continuously develop them. It encourages asking questions to foster curiosity and imagination.

1. Language Learners in the 21 st Century Presented by Kristina Peters Permission to use from Angela Maiers [email_address] Twitter: Mrskmpeters

4. 21 st Century… Learner? Worker? Global Citizen?

6. 21 st Century Skills critical thinking global awareness effective speaking problem solving collaboration media fluency entrepreneurialism analytical skills innovation synthesis effective writing curiosity adaptability creativity

7. “ 21 st Century Skills”

8. How do we teach 21C Skills?

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11. How do we KEEP 21C Skills?

13. “ All children are born artists . . . the challenge is to remain an artist as we grow up.”

14. So…. How do we KEEP 21C Skills?

17. Copyright Angela Maiers 2008 Imagination is the foundation of all thinking. Without seeing the possibility, we cannot achieve the outcome. Imagination

18. Copyright Angela Maiers 2008 Curious brains are active brains, and active brains become smart brains. Curiosity

19. Copyright Angela Maiers 2008 Perseverance Perseverance is not only the ability to get done what needs to be done -- but to continue the effort no matter what.

20. Copyright Angela Maiers 2008 Self Awareness Self Awareness is the ability to think and exist inside -- and outside of ourselves simultaneously.

21. Copyright Angela Maiers 2008 Courage Success is the by-product of taking risks, not letting fear hold us back, and taking the plunge

22. Copyright Angela Maiers 2008 The world opens up for adaptable learners, approaching each task and challenge willing to be a beginner. Adaptability

23. Curiosity Million Dollar Conversation

25. Claim It!

28. Copyright Angela Maiers 2008 What’s Your CQ ?

32. Genius Questions What if…? Is ______ the reason for…? I wonder why…? Can…? If…? Would you rather…? What is it that…? What would it take to…? When is it…? Why is it that…? Who could…? How is ____ like _____? Is it possible to…? If I ______, could_____? When is…? Does it matter if…? What could happen if…? How can…? If it were possible…? Is it right to…? Are there…? I wonder when…? Why is…? I’m wondering if…? How…? How could it…? Where did…? Why are…? Do you…? What is your opinion about…?

33. Put your questions out there

36. Some tools to help along the way…