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This is an exciting and challenging time for us, educators. The nature of teaching is changing. In an effort to transform ourselves into exemplary educators, it is therefore crucial to recognize new opportunities and make necessary changes required to respond to the needs of 21st century learners.
Our traditional notion of learning environments has centered mainly on places and spaces. In fact, an effective learning environment doesn’t have to be a particular place or space. Effective learning environments do not limit themselves to time or space, but comprise a variety of support systems that take into  consideration the ways in which we learn best as well as the unique learning needs of each student.
To be prepared for the world of the 21st century, students need to be inspired. Peers, teachers, educators and parents, can all provide the human component necessary to encourage students to become intellectual risk-takers and creative problem solvers. We need to praise students for generating ideas and encourage innovative thinking, and we must challenge students to push further to refine their most unique ideas into high-quality projects.
Physical learning environments need to sustain and promote multiple modes of students learning, supporting both individual and group work, providing space for presentation and exploration, promoting interaction and a sense of community, and fostering both formal and informal learning. Technology can help seamlessly support a 21st century learning environment by blending physical and digital arrangements. This often includes online course work, access to outside experts, and the wealth of information in the online community. One-to-one technology, ubiquitous networking, and exciting new tools like Wixie allow students to turn ANY environment into a learning environment.
The government can subsidise education in several forms including school fees for low-income parents, ensure that teachers are well trained with the latest skills required and should put in place rules that could check to eliminate outdated syllabus since it misdirects many teachers and learners in schools.
There is no single right answer to developing a 21st century learning environment, but expanding our notions beyond the spatial and temporal restraints of our school building and school day will help us truly provide environments that support anytime, anywhere learning.

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ESEM5134 Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment in Education

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Future Leaders Group - Question & Rubric