Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Middle Schools Preparing Young People for 21st Century Life and Work. |
| Authors: |
Kay, Ken alang@eluminategroup.com |
| Source: |
Middle School Journal. May2009, Vol. 40 Issue 5, p41-45. 5p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Graph, 1 Cartoon or Caricature. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Team learning approach in education, *Middle schools, *Postsecondary education, *Middle school teaching, *Secondary education, *Educational intervention, United States education system |
| Geographic Terms: |
United States |
| People: |
Conery, Mary Jo |
| Abstract: |
The article discusses topic related to the middle school's preparation of young people towards the life and work in 21sth century in the U.S. It highlights that growing efficiency in 21sth century skills should be the mission of middle schools and the outcome of middle grades education. It emphasizes that mastery of core academic subjects are very important, however, it is not accordingly enough credential for postsecondary education, workplace and citizenship readiness. According to Mary Jo Conery, assistant superintendent for 21st century learning in California, the vehemence on 21st century skills promotes learning by doing, talking, and processing in teams, problem solving, and extending the audience for learning. |
| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
