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How would we define the "7 Survival Skills" or "21st Century Skills?" What would we include or delete? They are actually competencies. It is a process instead of a discrete set of skills. A skill is something that can be attained, but a competency is something that grows and develops over time. Wagner has fallen back to linear thinking by putting the competencies in a list. These skills are also somewhat instinctual. Babies demonstrate these competencies.
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How would we teach the "7 Survival Skills?" Not by encouraging competition. Not by command and control Through natural play. Life experiences. Project based learning. Cooperative Groups By providing opportunities and encouragement for teachers/administrators to practice these skills. Ongoing professional development and modeling. Celebration
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Add new information** How would we assess the "7 Survival Skills?" Holistic Not traditional assessment Performance based Rubrics Multiple indicators Collect the data in a variety of ways Teacher/student observation Evidence based: e.g. filming, presentations (both traditional and non-traditional) demonstrations, performances (art, music, drama) running dialogue Collaboratively looking at the evidence or work produced by the students Demonstration of competency Formative and Summative Portfolio Kids self evaluate/regulate Kid created rubrics Bring in technology Real world experiences Global teams Academic discourse

How would we ensure that all students are learning the "7 Survival Skills?" Collect examples of evidence Teacher/student observation Provide opportunities to practice and engage in these skills Creating a culture (constructivist teaching model) where mastering the 7 Survival Skills are our expectation for every student Rubrics Support teachers and build trust so that they feel empowered to teach and foster/nurture the skills
 * Support ALL Students**

What role(s) do we have as a team in supporting this plan? Ongoing professional development Modeling Equity across the district Build trust
 * How does this Team Support the Plan?**