AASL Standards
for 21st Century Learners
THE FRIST STANDARD
With this first standard, we start at the beginning. We are to activate our prior knowledge and develop and refine a range of questions for our research. The ability to evaluate sources in any form of media as well as collaborate with others are skills to rely on. Persisting in our search for information and understanding we will use self monitoring techniques, interaction and feedback from teachers and peers, and always seek help when needed.
THE SECOND STANDARD
As it should, this standard builds upon the first. At this level, we should be able to continue our research process by applying critical thinking, organizational and technology skills. We should not only be able to develop new understandings but be able to express them by using different media and visual literacy. We are flexible and adoptable while searching for the missing piece of the puzzle and consider diverse and global perspectives in our conclusions. By reflecting and recognizing new knowledge and understandings we are becoming complete investigators.
THE THIRD STANDARD
3. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.
As we have persevered with our research, we are now at the standard where we share our findings. As we demonstrate our leadership abilities we are able to present our findings in formal and informal settings collaborating with peers through our social and intellectual network of learners. We use technology and other medias respectfully and to help us organize and display our efforts, keeping in mind diverse perspectives and experiences.THE FOURTH STANDARD
This standard looks to our future, encouraging us to be open to curiosity and new ideas, motivated by information, and creative in personal expression. We should continue to connect our ideas and interests with others through different medias and to seek personal and aesthetic growth. All the while practicing our safe and ethical behaviors we continue to self evaluate our areas of interests, personal limitations and how effectively our ideas are being expressed.