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Most educators would agree that a purpose of education is to assist learners in developing life skills which will translate to their lives outside of the school setting. These include goal setting... 
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"Due to the interest of my post The Other 21st Skills, I decided to discuss individually each of the skills or dispositions I proposed that are in addition to the seven survival skills as identified by Tony Wagner. This post focuses on grit."
Beth Dichter's insight:
Are you interested in learning more about how grit is a 21st century skill? Jackie Gerstein provides an in-depth look at grit in this post. You will find an image with a great definition, a TED Talk by Angela Duckworth on grit, as well as a link to a quiz that allows you to measure your grit level compared to others, and a list of some of the "characteristics or dispositions of Grit." Perhaps you are asking yourself how can I work grit into my classroom? For example, project based learing, or having students work on independent study projects (think passion-driven) provide opportunities for students to use some of the dispositions discussed, such as tenacity, self-control, self-discipling and long-term goal oriented. As always, there is a robust list of additional resources.
Scoop.it!
"A lot of talk, press, and focus in this era of learning is on common core standards and 21st century skills and literacies. What is often neglected is the importance of building social emotional skills within the classroom."
Beth Dichter's insight:
This post from Jackie Gerstein has two guiding principles : * Social-Emotional skills and strategies should be addressed and taught in school settings. * Video and online games can promote SEL skills and as such, should be integrated into classroom instruction. Gerstein has divided this article in two sections. The first section looks at Social Emotional Skills in School. The image provides a guide social and emtional core competitencies which include: * Self-management * Self-awareness * Responsible decision making * Relationship skills * Social Awareness The second part of the post looks at the social emotional benefits of gaming. In this well researched post Gerstein provides a look at how gaming increases students self-awareness, allows them to self-manage their emotions to meet goals, promotes social awareness ("to be able to see the world through another person’s eyes"), build relationship skills and make responsible decisions. Each of these sections are described in detail with links provided throughout the post as are links to references. Do you have students in your class that need to grow their social-emotional skills and strategies? If you recognize this need in your classroom take the time to read this article. It may provide you with some new ideas to try in your classroom.
Nancy Jones's curator insight,
February 17, 2013 10:48 AM
There is a lot to be said for teaching the whole student by making sure these skills are developed and encouraged as an equally important part of 21st century learning. 
Hilda Cáceres's curator insight,
February 20, 2013 1:12 PM
´Destaca que la construcción de habilidades sociales y emocionales asegura mayores resultados académicos y personales 
Dreamcatchers India's curator insight,
February 25, 2013 2:21 AM
Are you interested in designing e-learning and video based games for children and youth in India that impact social emotional learning. Get in touch with us at Dreamcatchers so that we can work together.
The following article outlines the gains from social emotional learning and the use of video games as is being discovered in the West.
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Scoop.it!
"Due to the interest of my post The Other 21st Skills, I decided to individually discuss each of the skills or dispositions I proposed that are in addition to the seven survival skills as identified by Tony Wagner. This post focuses on resiliency. The first post focused on Grit: The Other 21st Century Skills. Some would categorize Grit and Resiliency as the same skill, but it is my belief they are involve two different, but interconnected, skill sets. While grit focuses on persistence, resilience is about bouncing back in the face of challenges and/or failure."
Beth Dichter's insight:
Jackie Gerstein continues to discuss "the other 21st skills" addressing resilience in this post. As you read this post think about your students. Do you provide them with opportunities to grow these skills/dispositions? Research in this field shows that teachers make a difference. Below are a few of the points from the post. * All individuals have the power to transform and change * Teachers and schools have the power to transform lives * It’s how teachers do what they do that counts * Teachers’ beliefs in innate capacity start the change process As you read through this post think about your classroom, your students, and ask yourself if there are new ways you might help your students build their resiliency. As always additional information as well as links to resources are available by clicking through.
Kaylin Burleson's curator insight,
June 30, 2013 2:43 PM
We must not forget that in order to accomplish the four Cs it takes timer and effort. One must not be afraid to try and try again if needed to succeed.
Scoop.it!
Many have attempted to identify the skills important for a learner today in this era of the 21st century (I know it is an overused phrase). I have an affinity towards the skills identified by Tony...
Beth Dichter's insight:
We hear the words 21st century skills and as educators we know how the Common Core is defining those skills, but what are others saying? This post explores a range of ideas that have been put forth as 21st century skills. * Grit * Resilience * Hope and Optimism * Vision and the Future * Self-Regulation * Empathy and Global Stewardship You will find many great resources in this post.
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Early in this post Gerstein states:
"Often, though, in schools the following tends to occur surrounding executive functions:
1. There is an assumption that students possess these skills and
abilities.
2. Students are punished if they fail to practice and use the skills.
As teachers when we think of executive thinking we may think of learners on IEPs or 504s, yet the tools that work well with students on IEPs and 504s also provide great support to our "regular ed students."
So the question of how we can help our learners who struggle with expectations that they may not have learned, such as "be organized" or "stay in your seat" or "raise your hand to speak" may not be understood.
In most schools the teaching of executive functioning skills is not the priority. Yet we do support technology and today technology provides a wide variety of support that is not expensive. This post goes on to share a presentation made by Karen Janowski, a teacher whom works with students with disabilities and knows her "stuff." (You may also be interested in exploring her website UDL Tech Toolkit at http://udltechtoolkit.wikispaces.com/).
As always Gerstein has included additional resources which include a link to the Newton Public Schools Assistive Tech website (and at this site they have a presentation designed for parents on the same subject) as well as a detailed list of tools to assist learners with to do lists/task management, time management, productivity and note taking, organizing, and more. Read through the post and find some tools to suggest to parents and learners that may help the learner be more successful in school this year.