Introduction: 21st-century skills have had various definitions and criteria associated with them. The 4C’s - Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity - are popularly associated with the idea of 21st-century skills. In Influence of P21, SCANS and DeSeCo on 21st Century Skills, I’ve looked at … Continue reading Synthesis of Articles on 21st-Century Education Framework
Author: Lydia Durairaj
Understanding the Philosophy of International Schools
A. History of International Schools Influence of Kurt Hahn on International Schools “Patriotism does not become diluted; on the contrary, it grows up stronger and nobler by including the love of humanity. I have no respect for the tribal fervour which extols one's own virtues … Continue reading Understanding the Philosophy of International Schools
Exploring Leadership Around the Globe
While preparing to transition into a leadership role in a different culture, the following three resources help highlight cultural differences, similarities, and the associated significance: Various dimensions of national culture by Lewis and Hofstede, the GLOBE project’s framework for culturally endorsed leadership theory, and Cultural … Continue reading Exploring Leadership Around the Globe
Third Culture Kids – Finding a New Norm
Dr. Ruth Useem, back in the 1960s, while researching American families living in India, realized that the kids with American parents growing up in a different country were creating a culture unique to themselves – it was neither the culture of their parents home country, … Continue reading Third Culture Kids – Finding a New Norm
Effects of Globalization on Education
Many definitions and keywords shape the idea of globalization. It is also often misunderstood to be internationalism, a concept closely related to globalization, but stands apart in its definition and purpose. This article, however, will consider the key ideas behind globalization and its effect on … Continue reading Effects of Globalization on Education
Creating a Working Title for Capstone Project
Module 9 Unit 3 Activity 1 Research Title: Study the Effect of Current Formative Assessment Methods on Achieving Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) Objectives According to UNESCO, 47 million Indian youth drop out of school by 10th grade. Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) is a … Continue reading Creating a Working Title for Capstone Project
Competency Education
A Review of Recent Research Module 9 – Unit 2 – Activity The need for equitable education for learners in a diverse, globalized communities has lead educators and education researchers to consider competency education as a possible solution. The study Competency Education Implementation: Examining the … Continue reading Competency Education
Influence of P21, SCANS and DeSeCo on 21st Century Skills
The discussions of 21st Century Skills often begin and end with the 4 C's: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity. These four skills are thought to encompass a larger, more detailed framework. This article looks at three of the earliest frameworks created in the 1990s … Continue reading Influence of P21, SCANS and DeSeCo on 21st Century Skills
Pre-Assessment for Differentiation
WHY USE PRE-ASSESSMENTS: Pre-assessments can be evaluated for knowledge gaps, student interest, readiness level, and to identify student needs while incorporating differentiation practices. For this week's assignment, I've chosen Geometric Measurement for Grade 7 students, to demonstrate how pre-assessments can lead to learner-based differentiation. The … Continue reading Pre-Assessment for Differentiation
Designing Formative Assessments
For the past few weeks, I have been learning about formative assessments with my Teach Now cohort. My only experience prior to this class was the Formative Assessments (FA1, FA2, and FA3 tests) that most Indian schools following the CBSE curriculum would observe. A formative … Continue reading Designing Formative Assessments
Education Globalization Teacher Lab 