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21st Century Learning

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Background Thirteen years ago, New Jersey launched the Core Curriculum Standards which were designed to support the [...]


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The 21st Century learner is a student that can be succinctly described as an ADAPTIVE LEARNER . The [...]


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  Yong Zhao is University Distinguished Professor at the College of Education, Michigan State [...]


The Adaptive Learner

Understanding Great Teaching By Ken Bain

  Newsweek article by Ken Bain. By Ken Bain, vice provost for instruction, professor of history, and director, Research Academy for University [Read More]


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Grading was first used widely in England in the 1800s as a shorthand system designed to [...]


Promise

"Engage children in deep approaches to their learning to become adaptive, expert, lifelong learners."



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2010 and Beyond

2010 New Jersey Schools Challenge

During this seven minute clip, Alan November, national expert on teaching and learning, and Education Commissioner Lucille E. Davy discuss what have been identified by American businesses as the critical skills needed for jobs and careers in the 21st century.    . [Read More]

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