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Preparing Students for the 21st Century

, by Uchida, Donna; Cetron, Marvin; McKenzie, Floretta

Preparing Students for the 21st Century by Uchida, Donna; Cetron, Marvin; McKenzie, Floretta, 9781578860470

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ISBN: 9781578860470 | 1578860474
Cover: Paperback
Copyright: 1/1/1996

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The third millennium is approaching--are your students ready? Answer this question with a resounding "Yes!" Preparing Students for the 21st Century will bring you insight from a panel of more than 50 leaders in education, business, and government on what students need NOW to lead successful, fulfilling lives in the future.

Preface

v

Introduction

1

(5)

Method of Research

2

(2)

Times Have Changed

4

(1)

The Challenge to Schools

5

Sidebars: Common Themes

3

(3)

How To Use This Book

5

(1)

CHAPTER 1: What Students Must Know To Succeed in the 21st Century

6

(21)

Section 1: Academic Content

6

(10)

Math, logic, and reasoning; interpersonal skills; information accessing and processing using technology; writing skills; history and government knowledge; multicultural understanding, including knowledge of foreign languages and world geography, an integrated curriculum

Section 2: Essential Skills

16

(4)

Oral and written communication; critical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving; self-discipline; computers; job success; adaptability and flexibility; conflict resolution and negotiation; interpreting and applying data; knowledge of other languages; reading and understanding

Section 3: Behaviors

20

(7)

Honesty and practicing the golden rule; respect for the value of effort; appreciating diversity; working as a team member; being responsible for one's own actions; being committed to family, personal, and community life; resolving disagreements

Sidebars: A Nation at Risk

11

(21)

Other Key Content

14

(7)

The Committee of 10

21

(2)

The Paideia Proposal

23

(2)

The Seven Cardinal Principles

25

(3)

Multiple Intelligences

28

(5)

A Model of Core Thinking Skills

33

CHAPTER 2: What Schools Can Do To Prepare Students for the 21st Century

27

(14)

Incorporate marketplace technologies; promote active learning; commit time for professional development; define world-class standards and the basics; encourage real-world projects; increase parental and community involvement; strengthen authority of school and teachers; strengthen the connections among school, home, and workplace to complement learning

Sidebars: Maine's Common Core Outcomes

32

(10)

An Educational Vision

34

(5)

The Public Speaks

39

(1)

The National Education Commission on Time and Learning

40

(1)

CHAPTER 3: Parents Hold the Future in Their Hands

41

(9)

Work cooperatively with teachers and the school, support education and schools, provide a rich home learning environment, model moral/ethical behavior, enhance children's self-esteem, value lifelong learning, read to children, spend quality time, monitor homework and television

Sidebars: What Can Parents Do With Their Children?

42

(15)

TV Tips

48

(2)

CHAPTER 4: Citizens and Government Working Together for the 21st Century

50

(9)

Commit funding and tax dollars as a long-term investment; understand the relationship between education and a strong America; equalize funding, support, and opportunities for children; visit schools, volunteer, and become informed on issues; develop standards for accountability; value children; support professional development; refrain from unfunded mandates; provide incentives for innovation

Sidebar: Goals 2000

57

(2)

CHAPTER 5: Business and Professional Leaders: Partners in Preparing Students for the 21st Century

59

(9)

Support taxes, develop flexible company policies to encourage involvement in schools, share resources, develop educational partnerships, get involved in schools, hire only competent workers, elevate the status of teaching and education, model moral and ethical behavior

Sidebars: Apprenticeships and Vocational Education

60

(8)

What Is Quality Vocational-Technical Education?

62

(2)

The School-to-Work Opportunities Initiative

64

(1)

The SCANS Report

65

(1)

Workplace Know-How

66

(2)

Conclusion: Catching the Dreams of Tomorrow

68

(1)

References

69

(2)

Council of 55

71

Acknowledgments

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