21st Century Strands & Strategies
Chapter: Strands & Strategies: Deep Dive
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21st Century learning environment provides opportunities for student-centered
instruction in a variety of educational settings including whole group, flexible
small groups, and independent learning arrangements
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Interactions between the learner and the environment
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Responsive learning: a culture of inquisitiveness
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Learner engaged in self-directed or cooperative activities
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Inquiry-based learning
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Technology integration throughout all phases of learning
Social-Emotional Learning Environment
When students are supported academically, socially, and emotionally, the classroom
environment is more conducive to learning. When children learn in an environment
where they are expected to work in teams or in small groups they must collaborate
throughout the process continually.
Studies show that sustained and well-integrated social and emotional learning (SEL)
programs can help schools engage their students and improve achievement. Watch
the video below to explore the classroom practices that make up the best and most
effective SEL programs.
Source: 5 Keys to Social and Emotional Learning Success uploaded o
by Edutopia
Connections
The whole child and academics is important to develop: self-awareness, self-
management, social awareness, relationship skills, decision-making skills
