In this study, the instructional approach used by the observed teachers was not
reflective of the outline from the MILE Guide. Schools that are conducive for 21 st century
learning have teachers that use a wide array of techniques that include both student-
centered and teacher centered strategies that differentiate instruction. The Guide also
states that the instructional practices actively engage students with self-directed learning.
The lessons should be rigorous and relevant to student experiences and call for authentic
application of knowledge. The most important recommendation for teachers is to reshape
educational ideology and allow for more student-centered classrooms that follow the
framework of the MILE Guide and Observation Tools (Appendix C). This translates into
classrooms of the 21 st century where the content is naturally taught, but it becomes the
vehicle where the applied skills such as creating, innovating, critical thinking, analyzing
and problem solving and collaborating are cultivated.