Professional Development that Provides Direction and Focus
Based on NCTE’s Definition of Twenty-First Century Literacies, NCTE's Pathways for 21st Century Literacies professional development program helps teachers, schools, and districts examine what 21st century curriculum and assessment looks like by tapping the rich resources and collaborations made available in a 21st century learning community.
How does it work?
Take an online tour to find out more about the interactive resources available in Pathways for 21st Century Literacies.
Media Gallery of Video of classroom instruction and student produced pieces Podcasts from experts in field On demand web seminar events Online community strand leaders available to answer your questions. Toolbox on technical how to's E-Portfolio to document your learning
Through this unique year-long learning experience, you will engage in these interactive resources around the following questions and learning strands:
- What are 21st century iteracies?
- Learning Strands:
-Social Nature of Literacy
-Critical Literacy
-Media Literacy
-Multimodalities
-The Arts in Education
- Why should I teach 21st century literacies?
- Learning Strands:
-Motivation & Engagement
-Social Action
-Global Perspectives
- How do I integrate 21st century literacies?
- Learning Strands:
-Elementary Level
-Middle Level
-High School Level