scholarly journals Teaching with Sandbox Games: Minecraft, Game-Based Learning, and 21st Century Competencies

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cristyne Hébert ◽  
Jennifer Jenson
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
School Board ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Urban School ◽  
21St Century Learning ◽  
Game Based Learning ◽  
Competency Development ◽  
Game World

In this paper, we present the findings of a research study, working with 12 educators in a large urban school board in Ontario using Minecraft for 21st century competency development. We identify a number of pedagogical moves teachers made to support 21st century learning through communication and collaboration, both in the classroom and in the game world, and three approaches to play, directed/guided, scaffolded, and open, that represented a three tiers of critical thinking and creativity/innovation. We argue that while an open, exploratory sandbox game such as Minecraft can meaningfully aid students in the development of 21st century competencies, it is in fact teachers’ decisions around how the game will be used in the classroom that determine whether or not 21st century competency development is supported.  

scholarly journals Changing the Shape of the Library:

2021 ◽  
pp. 135-142
Author(s):  
Marlene Filippi
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Classroom Teacher ◽  
21St Century Learning ◽  
Past Century ◽  
The Past ◽  
Children's Book ◽  
Mind Set ◽  
The Mind

Whilst teaching years 5 and 6 I was once asked to describe my library. My response to this was ‘it rocks’. The staff viewed me quizzically and subsequently moved on to their lunchtime conversation. Little did I know this would be the theme of the 2015 conference? In 2013 I inherited my current library as the stereotypical ‘quiet’, very structured environment of the past century. It was visited by few students during their lunchtime as they required a lunchtime pass (only 6 per class) which was given to them by their classroom teacher. These passes were then collected by library monitors at the door - no pass, no library!Library lessons consisted of 30 minute sessions whereby books were loaned, returned, a story read and the class departed and then the next class arrived to repeat the procedure regardless of age. The schedule was busy as there are 24 classes. There were occasions whereby a book was recommended as a great read and short listed books from the Children’s Book Council were shared. How to change the mind set of both staff and students to see the library and its potential was both my challenge and my goal. It was time to move towards 21st century learning whereby students can develop the skills of creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking. This is not rocket science as this is every teacher librarian’s goal. I can successfully say that 2 years later my library rocks and this sentiment is wholeheartedly shared by students, staff and the community.‘So much time and so little to do. Wait a minute. Strike that. Reverse it. Thank you.’ (Willy Wonka, 1971) That was 2014.

METODE BOOK TALK UNTUK MENUMBUHKAN KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KRITIS DAN KOMUNIKASI EKSPRESIF VERBAL PADA ANAK USIA 3-4 TAHUN

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Niko Sudibjo ◽  
Lia Ratna Sagita Tondok
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
21St Century Learning ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Expressive Communication ◽  
Book Talk

The 21st century learning trends carry several skills that need to be developed, one of which is critical thinking. The purpose of this study was to analyze the use of the Book Talk method in order to foster critical thinking skills and communicate verbally expressive students aged 3-4 years using Indonesian-themed animal books. This Classroom Action Research was conducted in the Nursery class of Rainbow Victory Plus Bekasi school with the number of research subjects as many as 14 students. Data collection was carried out in 3 cycles held in May 2018. The results of this study showed tha Book Talk method was able to increase critical thinking skills and verbal expressive communication of students. However, it was also found that Book Talk was not suitable for certain types of students. Pembelajaran abad ke-21 menuntut keterampilan berpikir kritis dan melakukan komunikasi efektif sebagai syarat keberhasilan. Kemampuan ini perlu dilatih dan diajarkan sejak usia dini. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis penggunaan metode Book Talk dalam rangka menumbuhkan keterampilan berpikir kritis dan berkomunikasi ekspresif verbal siswa usia 3-4 tahun dengan menggunakan buku cerita berbahasa Indonesia bertema hewan. Penelitian Tindakan Kelas ini dilakukan di kelas Nursery Rainbow sekolah Victory Plus Bekasi dengan jumlah subjek penelitian 14 siswa. Pengambilan data dilakukan dalam 3 siklus yang dilakukan pada Mei 2018. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa metode Book Talk dapat meningkatkan keterampilan berpikir kritis dan berkomunikasi ekspresif verbal siswa. Meskipun demikian, ditemukan juga bahwa Book Talk kurang cocok untuk beberapa tipe siswa tertentu.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNING IN THE PRACTICE OF GENERAL EDUCATION OF LATVIA

2016 ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Aija Ozola
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
General Education ◽  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Learning ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
Collaboration And Communication ◽  
Assessment Reports

Today’s rapid socio-economic changes are closely correlated with the development of education, identifying the need for new educational content and new kind of collaboration in education. In theoretical knowledge the term “21st century learning” and its content reflects the essence of changes in the context of collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking. The goal of the research is to identify the characteristics of 21st century learning in the practice of general education of Latvia. The analysis of theoretical literature and qualitative analysis of documentation has been used. A case study of the practice of general education of Latvia based on the theoretical knowledge was implemented using content analysis of the self-assessment reports of educational institutions. Main characteristics of the 21st century learning in the institutions of general education were identified by structuring the chosen content units. Self-assessment reports of the institutions of general education of Latvia demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the core and content of the 21st century learning. Educational institutions focus on the development of the main categories of the 21st century learning, such as collaboration and communication, creativity and critical thinking.

scholarly journals ENGLISH TEACHERS’ EFFICACY IN USING PEDAGOGICAL TECHNIQUES TO PROMOTE HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ansori
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
21St Century Learning ◽  
School Level ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Pedagogical Techniques ◽  
The Impact

The 21st-century learning demanded students not only to be academically competent but also to master some crucial soft skills needed in today’s challenging world. Promoting and implementing HOTS becomes crucial things to do in the learning process. This study aimed to find out English teachers’ efficacy in using interactive, critical thinking and meta-cognitive pedagogical techniques to promote HOTS in the learning process. This study employed a survey research method. The research approach used is descriptive quantitative. Five Likert-scale questionnaires are used as the instruments for collecting the data. The questionnaires are distributed through the online form to 15 in-service English teachers at the secondary high school level. Furthermore, the data were analysed using a quantitative descriptive data analysis technique. The results of this study indicated that English teachers have high self-efficacy in using interactive, critical thinking, and meta-cognitive pedagogical strategies to promote HOTS in the learning process. The result of this study provides a preliminary understanding about the English teachers’ self-efficacy level in using some meaningful pedagogical techniques to promote HOTS in this 21st-century learning. This understanding will lead to the impact of their implementation in a real teaching context. Exploring their practice in the real classroom context in implementing HOTS becomes a crucial issue for further study.

scholarly journals METODE BOOK TALK UNTUK MENUMBUHKAN KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KRITIS DAN KOMUNIKASI EKSPRESIF VERBAL PADA ANAK USIA 3-4 TAHUN

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-125
Author(s):  
Niko Sudibjo ◽  
Lia Ratna Sagita Tondok
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
21St Century Learning ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Expressive Communication ◽  
Book Talk

The 21st century learning trends carry several skills that need to be developed, one of which is critical thinking. The purpose of this study was to analyze the use of the Book Talk method in order to foster critical thinking skills and communicate verbally expressive students aged 3-4 years using Indonesian-themed animal books. This Classroom Action Research was conducted in the Nursery class of Rainbow Victory Plus Bekasi school with the number of research subjects as many as 14 students. Data collection was carried out in 3 cycles held in May 2018. The results of this study showed tha Book Talk method was able to increase critical thinking skills and verbal expressive communication of students. However, it was also found that Book Talk was not suitable for certain types of students. Pembelajaran abad ke-21 menuntut keterampilan berpikir kritis dan melakukan komunikasi efektif sebagai syarat keberhasilan. Kemampuan ini perlu dilatih dan diajarkan sejak usia dini. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis penggunaan metode Book Talk dalam rangka menumbuhkan keterampilan berpikir kritis dan berkomunikasi ekspresif verbal siswa usia 3-4 tahun dengan menggunakan buku cerita berbahasa Indonesia bertema hewan. Penelitian Tindakan Kelas ini dilakukan di kelas Nursery Rainbow sekolah Victory Plus Bekasi dengan jumlah subjek penelitian 14 siswa. Pengambilan data dilakukan dalam 3 siklus yang dilakukan pada Mei 2018. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa metode Book Talk dapat meningkatkan keterampilan berpikir kritis dan berkomunikasi ekspresif verbal siswa. Meskipun demikian, ditemukan juga bahwa Book Talk kurang cocok untuk beberapa tipe siswa tertentu.

scholarly journals The Implementation Of Critical Thinking In 21ST Century Learning For Islamic Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-94
Author(s):  
Zulvia Trinova ◽  
Dinasril Amir ◽  
Pitri Andayani
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Field Research ◽  
21St Century Learning ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

The purpose of this study is to find out how to apply critical thinking in 21st century learning in Islamic Education at SMPN 5 Gunung Talang, Solok. This research is a field research with qualitative descriptive methods. Based on research on the application of critical thinking in 21st Century learning in Islamic Education. The application of critical thinking is seen from the ability of students when thinking critically, students are more active and eager to ask questions, discuss in solving a problem or finding solutions to those problems

Enhancing critical thinking through active learning

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoko Kusumoto
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
21St Century Learning ◽  
First Century ◽  
Critical Thinking Disposition ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Twenty First Century ◽  
Thinking Disposition

Abstract Today the Framework for 21st Century Learning developed by the Partnership for 21st Century Learning (P21) is widely recognized and has been used in the U.S., Canada and New Zealand. P21 defines and illustrates the skills and knowledge students need and states that critical thinking is fundamental for twenty-first century success and essential for success in an academic context. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) also values the importance of cultivating critical thinking. However, critical thinking is not a part of the EFL curriculum in Japan, and lessons are not focused on the development of meta-cognitive strategies. How do we help students learn foreign languages and twenty-first Century Skills at the same time? Active learning and content and language integrated learning (CLIL) offer such a learning environment where learners enhance their cognitive skills and gain knowledge while they are learning content and language. This paper reports on a study that explores how active learning with CLIL instruction helps Japanese EFL learners to develop critical thinking skills. In the author’s student-centered instruction based class, critical thinking was stimulated with questions based on the revised Bloom’s taxonomy to develop lower and higher order thinking skills while various scaffolding activities were provided. Pretest-posttest results from the Critical Thinking Disposition Scale (CTDS) and the Cornell Critical Thinking Test (CCTT) Level Z were compared to determine to what extent, if any, EFL learners developed critical thinking disposition and skills through active learning in CLIL classes. The results of the CTDS and CCTT suggest that active learning has value for increasing critical thinking.

scholarly journals LESSON STUDY FOR LEARNING COMMUNITY (LSLC): PENDAMPINGAN PENYUSUNAN CAPTURE DESIGN DAN LESSON DESIGN PADA GURU SD/MI DI PONPES DARUSSOLIHIN NW KALIJAGA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 602
Author(s):  
Muhammad Syazali ◽  
Baiq Niswatul Khair ◽  
Hasnawati Hasnawati ◽  
Lalu Wira Zain Amrullah
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Learning Community ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Lesson Study ◽  
21St Century Learning ◽  
Lesson Design ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
The Right

ABSTRAKTuntutan pembelajaran abad 21 adalah kompetensi 4C - colaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity. Fasilitas pembelajaran yang tepat untuk ini adalah LSLC. Sejauh ini guru di SD/MI Ponpes Darussholihin NW Kalijaga belum pernah mengikuti kegiatan LSLC. Pengabdian ini sebagai langkah awal untuk mendampingi guru dalam ber-LSLC. Adapun tahapan pertama dalam LSLC adalah plan yg di dalamnya memuat penyusunan lesson design dan chapter design. Target luaran yaitu guru-guru SD/MI di Ponpes Darussolihin NW Kalijaga mampu menyusun chapter design dan lesson design. Kegiatan ini menggunakan metode pendampingan dan dilaksanakan melalui tiga tahapan yaitu: (1) workshop LSLC secara daring, (2) presentasi dari tim terkait chapter design dan lesson design, dan (3) mendampingi peserta dalam kelompok untuk mengembangkan chapter design dan lesson design. Kegiatan ini berjalan dengan baik dan lancar. Workshop online terselenggara pada interval 12 – 14 Agustus 2021. Presentasi dari tim dan pendampingan kelompok dalam mengembangkan chapter design dan lesson design terlaksana pada tanggal 18 September 2021 di MI NW Kalijaga. Jumlah peserta yang hadir sebanyak 33 peserta dari beberapa SD/MI di bawah naungan Ponpes Darussolihin NW Kalijaga. Diakhir kegiatan pendampingan, hasil kolaborasi masing-masing kelompok guru telah berhasil menyusun chapter design dan lesson design dengan kualitas yang baik dan siap untuk dimplementasikan dalam pembelajaran. Kata kunci: chapter design; lesson design; pendamipingan LSLC; ponpes NW kalijaga. ABSTRACTThe demands of 21st century learning are 4C competencies - collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity. The right learning facility for this is LSLC. So far, teachers at SD/MI Ponpes Darussholihin NW Kalijaga have never participated in LSLC activities. This service is the first step to assist teachers in LSLC. The first stage in the LSLC is a plan which includes the preparation of lesson designs and chapter designs. The output target is that SD/MI teachers at Ponpes Darussolihin NW Kalijaga are able to compile chapter designs and lesson designs. This activity uses the mentoring method and is carried out in three stages, namely: (1) online LSLC workshops, (2) presentations from teams related to chapter design and lesson design, and (3) assisting participants in groups to develop chapter designs and lesson designs. This activity went well and smoothly. An online workshop will be held on August 12-14, 2021. Presentations from the team and group assistance in developing chapter design and lesson design will take place on September 18, 2021 at MI NW Kalijaga. The number of participants who attended was 33 participants from several SD/MI under the auspices of Ponpes Darussolihin NW Kalijaga. At the end of the mentoring activity, the results of the collaboration of each group of teachers have succeeded in compiling chapter designs and lesson designs with good quality and ready to be implemented in learning. Kata kunci: chapter design; lesson design; LSLC mentoring; ponpes NW kalijaga. 

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