This qualitative case study investigated the beliefs of teachers and administrators
in regards to the implementation of a 21 st century educational program in a public school
setting. The study sought to answer the following questions:
1. How does the district’s vision reflect the critical skills needed for the 21 st
century workplace?
2. What are the beliefs of administrators regarding 21 st century learning?
3. How do teachers approach instruction for 21 st century students?
4. Is there alignment between the components of 21 st century learning, the
articulation of the school’s vision and the actual instructional practices in
the classroom?
5. How are teachers effectively integrating higher order thinking, real-world
relevance, and technology literacy in core classrooms in order to teach in a
21 st century context?