Having just taken the "Partnership for 21st Century Skills" website for a spin, I have to say that my reaction is is that it reinforces my general sense, this year, of being overwhelmed. More on that at the end.
Am I surprised by anything I found there? I was surprised that my state, which has implemented, is implementing, will implement most of the ideas outlined in the site, is not a "Leadership State." I was also surprises - how naive am I? - to see the strength of the corporate backing; surely there is money there to help equip schools and students for the 21st century.
I don't disagree with the importance of any of the suggestions put forward by the Partnership, but, though we do address all of the skills spoken of, when you see them spelled out like that, you feel that you are being asked to do more than is humanly possible. This year many teachers are feeling fractured and scattered by all of the changing scopes, sequences, codes, and acronyms that name the things most of us did most of the time all along.
2 months ago
I agree with being overwhelmed with it all. I feel that every year I am being asked to do more with less. It was nice to see the website with ideas to use technology in the Route 21 section. I can look to this to meet the technology needs of my curriculum. Take a deep breath and another step forward....
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