GED 109 Group 5

21st Century Teachers:

Traits and Characteristics

By Daugherty, M. (2015) and Palmer, T. (2015), as cited in Pitagan, F. (2021)

1. Student / Learner-centered

• personalized instructions with students as producers

• no "spoon-feeding";

• students allowed to make their own choices

2. Flipped

• a type of blended learning

• gives resources ahead for maximum engagement

• puts premium on background knowledge

3. Forward-thinking

• progressive

• prepare students for success as a citizen of the future

4. Social

• mobile technology

• uses social media to showcase student success, connect with parents, students and the community

5. Collaborative

• work together

• allows technology collaboration between teachers and students

• can change our entire experience

6. Actively Engaged

• strives to involve the learners

• focuses on interactive activities

• authentic learning happens

7. Relevant/ Authentic

• “learning by doing”

• project-based learning

• simulations / real life learning

8. Lifelong Learner

• conquer challenges

• innovate to improve learning outcomes

• act as a role model for students