Fundamentally, 21st century teaching revolves around a classroom culture of
student-constructed knowledge (Miller, 2012). A teacher who acts as a “guide
on the side” is, to a degree, a fellow learner alongside the students, as she or he
models the process of uncovering knowledge and conducting critical thinking
via more active learning techniques (Saulnier, 2008). This, in turn, can increase
student-fostered inquiry, creativity, and content expertise. Such transformation
reflects the skill set that 21st century students must master to become successful
life-long learners and productive members of tomorrow’s workforce and society.