Essential Skills for 21st Century Learning
A 12–14 hour self-paced course that empowers K-12 educators and school leaders with critical thinking strategies, creative problem-solving tools, and innovative assessment practices essential for 21st-century classrooms.
Developing Essential Skills for 21st Century Learning is a self-paced professional development course designed to empower K–12 educators and school leaders with the essential tools to navigate the evolving landscape of 21st-century education. With a focus on cultivating critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and reflective teaching practices, this 12–14 hour course offers practical strategies, ready-to-use tools, and flexible implementation ideas tailored for modern classrooms.
As education moves beyond rote learning, the ability to help students question, evaluate, and create becomes vital. This course offers a deep dive into these competencies and equips educators to redesign learning experiences that promote active thinking and collaboration.
Through interactive content, real-world examples, and downloadable resources, participants will explore proven frameworks such as Project-Based Learning (PBL), the Socratic Method, and Hexagonal Thinking—all designed to foster deeper learning. You will also learn to design and use effective assessments and rubrics, and develop reflective practices that lead to continuous professional growth.
K–12 Teachers seeking to integrate critical thinking and inquiry-based learning
Curriculum Designers looking to embed 21st-century learning competencies into subject plans
School Leaders aiming to support a culture of deeper learning and instructional innovation
