Whole+Community+Approach

The mission to embed 21st Century learning requires an approach that is more than simply implementation by individual classroom teachers.

**In order for students to inherits these qualities they must be present throughout the educational culture and curriculum of ICHS.** As such, professional development must be aligned with instilling the same qualities in teachers and administrators as are expected from students...  __In Curriculum and Assessment__...  Source: []
 * **Goal-driven, "backwards design methodology"** with a focus on skills development, over specific content retention;
 * Use **Peer collaboration**, internal and external to improve inquiry-based learning units;
 * Continual reassessment of curricula based on quantitative and qualitative measure of students achievement and understanding;
 * Development and dissemination of Rubrics that are accessible to students and reflect 21st Century skills;
 * **Adaptable and Differentiated** to allow for widespread student achievement;
 * Allow teachers **Autonomy** and **planning time** required for successful implementation;
 * **Formal and Informal Collaborative Mechanisms** to create a strong culture of constructive feedback aimed at professional development;

__ Role of the Administration: __

In parallel to the Teacher providing the students with the tools to facilitate their development, the Administration must give teachers the opportunity and flexibility to develop their capacity as 21st Century Teachers. This will include the professional development opportunities and feedback alluded to, as well as providing funding for the necessary technology, such as Smartboards, Laptops, Tablets, etc.

Beyond this however, Administration will need to facilitate, and engage in, multi-disciplinary collaboration to provide continuous development of ideas, and investigation of the skills that students will need upon graduation. As we have seen, these skills are constantly changing. This must include groups from more that just within the Educational sector. To be truly successful, and adaptable to change, School Boards and Administrators will need to engage in critical discussions with groups from drivers of change, from Industry, Technology, Social Groups, political leaders, and grassroots organizations.

__ Only with a fully-engaged and comprehensive approach can ICHS meet the demands of Education in the 21 st Century __ __Thank You __ Back to Home