Understanding 21

st
Century
Learners
Are children different today?


Kids are different today.


Kids react while the older
generation reflects.

Their predominant sense is
motion and touch whereas
ours is hearing and seeing.
As learners, they
experience while we
intellectualize.
The concern is that schools
should adjust to these
differences in time.
Parents 30 Years Ago New Millennial Generation
Media/Technologies available

They were using TV,walkmen and mobile
phones during 30 years ago.


New Technologies


Today,we are using TV with LCD,Ipod
instead of using walkmen.We have mobile
phone which is more easy to use.And last,we
have computer which we can use in everyday
living and make our life easy.


Social Relationships

During this years,they are not emphasizing
the technology in socializing.
New Social Relationship

As the technology born,social media also
rise. Most of us use
facebook,twitter,instagram,friendster and you
tube in socializing with other.
Beliefs or values
During this years,you must work with your
own.
New Beliefs or Values

As of today,technology make our life easy.
Information and Communication Skills

Thinking and Problem-Solving Sills

Interpersonal and Self- Directional Skills

Partnership for 21
st
Century Skills. Learning for the 21
st
Century. www.21stcenturyskills.org


Three Key Learning Skills
Global Awareness

Financial, Economic, and Business Literacy

Civic Literacy


Partnership for 21
st
Century Skills. Learning for the 21
st
Century. www.21stcenturyskills.org


21
st
Century Content
How Do You Learn?
Check the statements that apply to you.
They learn by feeling their experiences.

They take time to reflect and ponder their experience.

They learn primarily in dialogue, by listening and sharing
ideas.

They excel in viewing ideas from many perspectives.

They have highly developed imaginations.

They thrive on lots of reflecting time, especially when
pondering new ideas.

They tackle problems by reflecting alone and
then brainstorming with others.

Their favorite question is Why?
Are you a Type One Learner?
They learn by thinking through experiences, judging the
accuracy of what they encounter, examining details and
specifics.

They take the time to reflect and ponder on what they
experience.

They excel in traditional learning environments and are
thorough and industrious.

They look for structure.

They thrive on stimulating lectures and readings.

They are systematic.

They tackle problems with logic and analysis.

Their favorite question is What?
Are you a Type Two Learner?
Are you a Type Three Learner?
They learn by thinking through their experiences, judging the
usefulness of what they encounter.

They take the time to figure out what can be done with what
they learn.

They excel at down-to-earth problem solving, often tinkering to make
things work.

They seek to get to the heart of things.

They work for deadlines and keep to the plan.

They like to be considered competent.

They tackle problems quickly, often without
consulting others.

Their favorite question is How does this work?
Are you a Type Four Learner?
They learn from their perceptions and the results of their
experiences. They are open to all manner of sensory
input.

They consider the possibilities of what they learn.

They learn primarily through self-discovery.

They excel at synthesizing.

They are flexible and flourish in challenging situations.

They thrive on chaotic situations.

They tackle problems with their intuition.

Their favorite question is What If?

What they hear first
What they hear last
In chunks
By linking
Unusual things that stand out
If they review content 6 times
If they write it down

People tend to remember best