The Leader's Guide to 21st Century Education

Table of Contents

  • Preface
    • Introduction
  • Step 1: Adopt Your Vision and Lead
    • Introduction
    • 8 Perspectives on 21st Century Life
    • Where to Start: The 4Cs
    • What to Add: Beyond the 4Cs
    • Coming to Closure
    • A Broader Vision for Teaching and Leadership
  • Step 2: Create a Community Consensus around the 4Cs
    • Introduction
    • Use the 4Cs to Lead
    • Communicate the Importance of the 4Cs
    • Collaborate around the 4Cs
    • Final Thoughts
  • Step 3: Align Your System with the 4Cs
    • Alignment: Bringing the Work to Scale
    • What is 4Cs Alignment?
    • What Does Alignment Look Like? A Snapshot from Virginia Beach City Public Schools
    • How to Get Started: Using the MILE Guide Conclusion
  • Step 4: Build Professional Capacity
    • Introduction
    • The 4Cs as the Design Principles for Professional Development
    • The 4Cs as the Focus of Professional Development
    • The Resources for Professional Development
    • Conclusion
  • Step 5: Embed the 4Cs in Curricula and Assessments
    • What is 4Cs Curricula?
    • Understanding by Design (UbD) and 4Cs Curricula
    • 4Cs Curricula Actions Steps
    • 4Cs and Assessment
    • The Good News about Assessment
    • Assessment Action Steps
    • What’s on the Horizon?
    • Chapter Conclusion
    • Chapter Reflection
  • Step 6: Use the 4Cs to Engage and Support Teachers
    • Motivate Teachers
    • Focus on Student Work
    • Prioritize 4Cs Pedagogies
    • Strengthen the 4Cs Learning Environment
    • In Conclusion
    • Reflection
    • Exercise
  • Step 7: Improve and Innovate
    • Introduction: Creating a “Step 7” Organization
    • Create a Culture that Supports Continuous Improvement
    • Focus Your Continuous Improvement on 4Cs Teaching and Learning
    • Expand Your 4Cs Continuous Improvement Strategy to Other Key Parts of Your Organization
    • Reflections on Continuous Improvement
    • Conclusion
  • Appendices