scholarly journals Enhancing teachers' ICT capacity for the 21st century learning environment: Three cases of teacher education in Korea

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyeonjin Kim ◽  
Hyungshin Choi ◽  
Jeonghye Han ◽  
Hyo-Jeong So
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Divergent Thinking ◽  
Knowledge Society ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
21St Century Learning ◽  
Adaptive Expertise ◽  
Multiple Sources

<blockquote>Korean teachers are generally considered well trained to integrate ICT into their teaching since the inception of the first IT Master Plan of Korea in 1996. However, the emergence and adoption of cutting-edge technologies create demands for evolving roles and competencies of teachers in the new knowledge society. Given this changing landscape of teacher education, the purpose of this paper is to explore new educational approaches to enhance teachers' ICT capabilities in the 21st century learning environment in Korea. The literature indicates that the new roles of teachers include new media literacy skills and adaptive expertise with efficiency and innovation. From this perspective, we examined three cases: (1) learning Scratch for computational and creative thinking, (2) learning robotics as emerging technology for convergent and divergent thinking, and (3) learning by design with ICT for systems thinking. The new approaches, such as focusing on thinking skills rather than technical skills, and providing various contexts different from ordinary classroom lessons, help teachers to develop adaptive expertise. On the other hand, participants in all three cases indicated difficulties in integrating new ideas, dealing with various course activities, and understanding unfamiliar design contexts in their comprehensive projects. For further studies, it is necessary to investigate learning processes and outcomes of teachers' learning with more depth and a larger number of cases and multiple sources of data to verify the potentials and challenges of these approaches more rigorously.</blockquote><p> </p>

scholarly journals Reconstruct the Class Assessment Strategy: Promoting the 21st-Century Learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-36
Author(s):  
Undang Rosidin ◽  
Novi Haryanti ◽  
Haditya Aprita Lora ◽  
Viyanti Viyanti
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
21St Century Learning ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Continuous Assessment ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Assessment Strategy ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control

The purpose of this research is to reconstruct the class assessment to promote 21st-century learning. The meaning of reconstructing class assessment is the advanced assessment that can realize the purpose of 21st-century learning which is the ability of argumentation, critical, and creative thinking skills. The advanced assessment in this research used the model of Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI). This research is a quasi-experimental study that uses a pre-test post-test non-equivalent control group design. The research population is 12th-grade students of senior high school on Bandar Lampung. Based on data analysis, it was revealed that the classroom assessment strategy with continuous assessment using the ADI model can be used as a reference to be able to practice 21st-century life skills including argumentation, critical thinking, and creative skills.

scholarly journals Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek Menggunakan Senam Transformasi dan Tetris Geogebra untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Siswa

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 657-666
Author(s):  
Muhammad Abror
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
T Test ◽  
Significant Difference

The ability to think creatively is an important ability in mathematics to deal with the demands of the 21st century. One learning model that can improve students' mathematical creative thinking skills is Project Based Learning. This study aims to determine the improvement of students' mathematical creative thinking abilities through Project Based Learning using Transformation Gymnastics and Tetris GeoGebra. Research instruments used in this study is a test in the form of description, consisting of pretest and posttest that measures the ability of mathematical creative thinking including fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. Data analysis includes tests of normality, homogeneity, and t-test using SPSS application assistance. The results showed that there was a significant increase in the value of students' creative thinking abilities, both in classrooms with Project Based Learning using Transformation Gymnastics and in classrooms with Project Based Learning using Tetris GeoGebra. There was no significant difference between the average posttest in the two classes. Thus, the two project tasks used in this Project Based Learning can be used in learning Transformation material.

scholarly journals The development of being a professional teacher in the 21st -century model based on the ethics of profession with Buddhism integration

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chananporn Areekul
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Curriculum Design ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Century Model ◽  
Thinking Skill ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Professional Teacher

The purpose is to develop being a professional teacher in the 21st century model based on the ethics of profession with Buddhism integration. The data were collected from 265 teachers and 20 experts. The instruments were questionnaires and data were analysed by confirmatory factor analysis. The model consisted of (1) the instruction: the 21st century educational philosophy, the curriculum design skill, the educational innovation skill in the classroom, the learning activity management skill, the learning evaluation skill and the classroom action research skill; (2) the ethics of profession for: a person, profession, clients, co-professionals and society; (3) the thinking skills: analytical thinking skill, synthesis thinking skill, critical thinking skill, comparative thinking skill, problem-solving thinking skill and creative thinking skill; and (4) the Buddhist principles: Desana 2, Patisambhida 4, Pamana 4, Desanavidhi 4, Dhammadesaka-dhamma 5, Bahussutanga 5, Anupubbikatha 5 and Kalyanamitta-dhamma 7. The model’s goodness-of-fit indexes were satisfactory, right and coherent. Keywords: Buddhism, ethics, profession, teacher, the 21st century.

A case study of the successes and challenges of opening a 21st century learning community for elementary students

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Katherine A. Lawson
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Support Systems ◽  
21St Century Learning ◽  
Model Description ◽  
University Of Missouri ◽  
Stakeholder Perspectives ◽  
Teachers And Parents ◽  
Successes And Challenges

[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This qualitative study serves as a model description for school districts to learn from the successes and challenges faced by one Midwest American district's launch of an innovative, project-based elementary school learning community. The researcher gathered stakeholder perspectives on the support systems needed to create a successful 21st century learning environment through interviews, focus groups, and archival data. Stakeholders included administrators, teachers, and parents. The support systems analyzed included the learning environment, curriculum and instruction, and professional development. Results suggest that flexibility, learner centricity, and 21st century skills are critical to all measured aspects of this 21st century learning community.

Designing a Transdisciplinary Approach to Elementary Math Literacy Learning through Science & the Arts

2019 ◽  
pp. 570-574
Author(s):  
Barbara Ann Temple
Keyword(s):  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Divergent Thinking ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Second Grade ◽  
Transdisciplinary Approach ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Elementary Math ◽  
Real World Learning ◽  
Initial Intervention

Engaging with subject matter in isolation stymies creativity, promotes rote learning, and limits development of divergent thinking skills. Conversely, a transdisciplinary approach to math develops critical and creative thinking skills, strengthens problem solving capacity, and promotes metacognition. In this pilot study, the design-based research process began with sharing initial intervention ideas for elementary Math lessons with participants at an international elementary Math conference. Utilizing participant feedback as part of the iterative process, three specific interventions for second-grade Math concepts were designed with intentional infusion of Science and the Arts. The ultimate goal for this research is the design of an effective elementary Math curriculum offering authentic, real-world learning through a transdisciplinary approach.

scholarly journals Usability of M-PA21 Module to Improve Teachers’ Metacognitive Regulation in Teaching and Application of 21st Century Basic Skills

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (20) ◽  
pp. 87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rashidah Karnain ◽  
Saemah Rahman ◽  
Shahlan Surat ◽  
M.T. Ali
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Basic Skills ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Training Module ◽  
Metacognitive Regulation

Teachers face the challenges in producing students with 21st-century basic skills encompassing communication, collaborative, critical and creative thinking, as well as values and ethical. The reasons are the teachers do not have enough knowledge and skills to implement student-centered teaching, applying 21st-century basic skills, and teachers’ thinking skills which are metacognition is at a low level. To overcome this problem, the Metacogni-tive Skills Training Module in the Teaching and Application of 21st Centu-ry Basic Skills (M-PA21) was developed. The training module needs to be evaluated for usability to see if it can solve the teachers’ existing problems. Therefore, the study aims to evaluate the usability of the M-PA21 module to improve the teachers’ metacognitive regulation in teaching. Evaluation of module usability was conducted through field test involving 16 respond-ents consisting of secondary school teachers. The data collection was done through module usability questionnaire, micro-teaching observation, and document analysis. The questionnaires of module usability were analyzed using SPSS version 24.0 by determining mean value, while observation data was analyzed thematic. Document analysis supports the evaluation of ques-tionnaires and observation findings. Overall, the findings show that the M-PA21 module can enhance teachers’ metacognitive regulation in the teach-ing and application of basic skills of the 21st century

scholarly journals Improvement of Creative Thinking Ability of Elementary Teacher Education Students in Utilizing Traditional Games in Social Studies Learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 235-250
Author(s):  
Hana Sakura Putu Arga ◽  
Faridillah Fahmi Nurfurqon ◽  
Riga Zahara Nurani
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
Elementary Teacher ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Elementary Teacher Education ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Teacher Education Students

Creative thinking skills of elementary teacher education students' needs to be improved in a fun social studies learning process. One of the lessons that can make learning a pleasant atmosphere is to apply knowledge by applying traditional games. This research aims to increase the creativity of elementary teacher education students in utilizing traditional games to preserve the nation's culture. The research method used was a quasi-experimental design with a nonrandomized pretest-posttest control group. The instrument used in this study was a tablet-shaped observation instrument. This research shows that learning science by applying traditional games can improve elementary teacher education students' creative thinking skills. It can be seen from the learning outcomes of elementary teacher education students social studies using traditional games that are better than conventional learning.

scholarly journals E-Portfolio to Assess the 21stCentury Skills of Students in Smart E-Learning Environment

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-56
Author(s):  
Hala El-Senousy
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
E Learning

In the digital age, the interaction between the ICT and the educational system has led to fundamental transformations and changes to all elements of the learning process. Intelligent devices have enabled the learner to access knowledge resources at any time and anywhere. Learning management systems have produced a smart E-learning environment which enables active learning, Communication, and interaction among users. Quality Assurance in Higher Education has become urgent and aspires to qualify graduates who have mastered diverse and varied skills appropriate with the digital age. The academic programs requisite to rely upon the evaluation of learning outcomes, not only cognitive but also skills, thus the modification of the current assessment system is demanded. This study identified the 21st century skills and performance of learners in five categories: Critical Thinking Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Digital Communication & Sharing Skills, the Productivity of Creative Innovation Skills, and Self Regulated Learning & Career Skills. While Higher education is required to provide evidence of student learning skills, the study suggests E-Portfolios, which are considered as a tool that allows the student to: organize, save, document, publish, and digitally share his work as an accurate assessment tool. The study discusses the foundations, principles, objectives, and analyzes the application of E-Portfolio as a learning and assessment tool of 21st century skills in higher education. Keywords: E –Portfolio, 21st century skill, Quality of smart E-Learning.

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