Q 4

4) OPINION: Do we need more or less emphasis of either Core Knowledge or 21st Century Learning Skills? How would we go about it?

A: I believe 21st century learning is a wonderful addition to education but we need to make sure we maintain the core knowledge. The skills learned in 21st century learning cannot be applied to anything if people do not have the necessary core knowledge.  For example to understand global awareness you must understand history and social sciences. I would go about doing this in a lesson that teaches a core subject while teaching 21st century skill, making students apply their skills to problem solve among core knowledge subjects.

(http://www.p21.org/documents/P21_Framework_Definitions.pdf)