Implications of the Study
The implications of this study are important for many reasons. As more of an
emphasis has been prevalent in the field of 21 st century literacy skills, the world is
demanding a highly skilled creative worker for the 21 st century. Therefore, reforming the
traditional educational paradigm is critical. Rotherham and Willingham (2009) warned
educators that the history of U.S. school reform should be of great concern for all
stakeholders. They asserted, “Many reform efforts, from reducing class size to
improving reading instruction, have devolved into fads or been implemented with weak
fidelity to their core content. The 21 st century skills movement faces the same risk” (p.
151
16). Students that are fortunate to attend schools where 21 st century learning is a focus are
getting these important skills. But that scenario may be more a matter of chance than a
deliberate design in our American school systems. As a result, school leaders and
ultimately policymakers need to utilize a common definition and framework of 21 st
century learning that reflect the realistic needs of the modern workplace and shape the
educational program to reflect those characteristics. The study supports the literature that
teachers and their administrators are scrambling to understand their role in the
preparation of our young people for the 21 st century. This reinforces the position that
more studies are necessary to understand teacher instruction, professional development,
school curricula and educational technology resources
Implications of the Study
The implications of this study are important for many reasons. As more of an
emphasis has been prevalent in the field of 21 st century literacy skills, the world is
demanding a highly skilled creative worker for the 21 st century. Therefore, reforming the
traditional educational paradigm is critical. Rotherham and Willingham (2009) warned
educators that the history of U.S. school reform should be of great concern for all
stakeholders. They asserted, “Many reform efforts, from reducing class size to
improving reading instruction, have devolved into fads or been implemented with weak
fidelity to their core content. The 21 st century skills movement faces the same risk” (p.
151
16). Students that are fortunate to attend schools where 21 st century learning is a focus are
getting these important skills. But that scenario may be more a matter of chance than a
deliberate design in our American school systems. As a result, school leaders and
ultimately policymakers need to utilize a common definition and framework of 21 st
century learning that reflect the realistic needs of the modern workplace and shape the
educational program to reflect those characteristics. The study supports the literature that
teachers and their administrators are scrambling to understand their role in the
preparation of our young people for the 21 st century. This reinforces the position that
more studies are necessary to understand teacher instruction, professional development,
school curricula and educational technology resources
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