The Teaching -Learning Matrix

The extensive use of Constructivist methodology will modify the curriculum at the classroom-level in such a way as to place a premium on prior student knowledge and present student interest. Constructivist curriculum is best fosr developing 21^st Century learning Skills and ICT Literacy.

(1) CURRICULUM MODELS : SEE Section 5 L=TBC Models

(3) SKILL STATION

1. Rotate each group of students through such a station on a regular basis

2. Identify specific skills to be introduced, developed, and applied

3. Particular students who display mastery of the skill in question remain at that station --- and create a tutorial or presentation which explains steps leading to skill introduction, attainment, and development.

4. These tutorials as well as teacher-made learning activities are used by those students needing skill development.

5. The Special Education teacher can work with students at the Skills Learning Station. The inclusion of such a station affords the opportunity for critical intervention, remediation, application, and support of students in an inclusive setting.

6. Clusters of curriculum-related skills suitable for learning station treatment include those in items (4) Math, (5), Language Arts, (6)Science and(7) Social Studies.

(2) CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT AND SKILL MASTERY

1. L=TBC requires within the classroom rotations and learning stations.

2. Rotations and Learning Stations not only provide opportunities for authentic learning, hands-on learning, safety-net reinforcement of learning, but also distributed matches of resource to learning need.

Particular students may **lack prior knowledge and meaningful context ***have inadequate vocabulary skills, research skills, estimation skills, presentation skills, etc. ***have poor listening comprehension ***have the inability to create mental≤ pictures≤ from text Therefore, a rotation devoted to Skill Development can meet thesestudent needs.

(4) 21^st CENTURY LEARNING SKILLS AND ICT LITERACY

21^st Century Skills	ICT Literacy
--Thinking and problem-solving skills --Critical thinking and systems thinking --Problem identification, formulation, and solution --Creativity and intellectual curiosity	Using problem-solving tools (such as spreadsheets, decision support, and design tools) to manage complexity, solve problems, and think critically, creatively, and systematically.
--Information and media literacy skills --Communication skills	Using communication, information processing, and research tools (such as word processing, e-mail, groupware, presentation software, and the Internet) to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create, and communicate information.
--Interpersonal and collaborative skills --Self-direction --Accountability and adaptability --Social responsibility	Using personal development and productivity tools (such as e-learning, time managers, and collaboration tools) to enhance productivity and personal development.