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Assess the Four Keys in Action: Find Challenges and Opportunities in the Classroom Using Think, Know, Act, and Go

Inflexion June 30, 2021

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The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.

– Alvin Toffler

INTRO

Utilizing the Four Keys approach helps school leaders navigate how students are learning.

Are your students curious?
Can your students use feedback to improve their work?
Do your students know their strengths?
Can your students identify goals?

OBJECTIVES

Observe classrooms to find examples of Think, Know, Act and Go and use your observations to reflect on challenges and opportunities to student readiness for 21st-century readiness skills.

RESOURCE LINKS

PDF WORKSHEET: Four Keys Worksheet

PDF: Four Keys Questions for Elementary Students

PDF: Four Keys Questions for Secondary Students

Utilize the above templates and resources for the activity below.

Perform classroom walk throughs to find examples of learning that reflects: Think, Know, Act, Go. Use the template above to reflect on your observations.

Reflect on the observations and record 2-3 challenges you observed that can be barriers to your students’ experiences becoming more aligned with 21st century readiness skills.

Reflect on the observations and record 2-3 opportunities you observed that can accelerate your students’ experiences to becoming more aligned with 21st-century readiness skills.

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OBJECTIVES

RESOURCE LINKS

Utilize the above templates and resources for the activity below.

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