What are the beliefs of administrators regarding 21st century learning? .......... 122
Research Question 3 ........................................................................................ 123
Concern over Basic Skills ................................................................................ 124
Differentiation and Choice ............................................................................... 125
Understanding the Relevance to the 21st century Workplace ............................ 127
Problem Based Learning for Relevance............................................................ 128
How do teachers approach instruction for 21st century students? ..................... 130
Research Question 4 ........................................................................................ 131
Is there alignment between the components of 21st century learning, the
articulation of the school’s vision and the actual instructional practices in the
classroom? ...................................................................................................... 131
Meaningful Technology Integration: Resources ............................................... 131
Critical Thinking: Rigor ................................................................................... 134
Authentic Learning: Relevance ........................................................................ 137
Is there alignment between the components of 21st century learning, the
articulation of the school’s vision and the actual instructional practices in the
classroom? ...................................................................................................... 138
Research Question 5 ........................................................................................ 139
Rigor in the Instructional Planning ................................................................... 140
Authenticity of the Learning ............................................................................ 142
Technology Integration .................................................................................... 142