Our research highlights several key themes about 21st-century skills at the PK-3 level
Students come to school with vast Background Knowledge and are eager to connect this to new knowledge.
Students are beginning to find their place and role in their classroom, and community, and learn how to negotiate and collaborate with peers.
To create each Learner Variability Project Learner Model, we follow a systematic methodology led by our expert researchers. The process is also overseen by an advisory board of leading content area and learning sciences experts.
Children are naturally curious, developing questions about the world and themselves. This ability should be honored and fostered throughout schooling.
A Learner Mindset allows young learners to explore, experiment, and discover at school and beyond.
Students come to school with vast Background Knowledge and are eager to connect this to new knowledge.
Young learners are building fluency with Core Academic Literacies. Over time they will develop schema that will help them apply this knowledge in new contexts and see connections across disciplines, and to engage problem solving and Critical Thinking skills.
Students are beginning to find their place and role in their classroom, and community, and learn how to negotiate and collaborate with peers.
Learners need a safe and supportive learning environment where they feel free to think about and discuss challenging topics.
Students are learning to become active collaborative members of the classroom and society
View Theme 3Children are naturally curious, developing questions about the world and themselves. This ability should be honored and fostered throughout schooling.
A Learner Mindset allows young learners to explore, experiment, and discover at school and beyond.
Students come to school with vast Background Knowledge and are eager to connect this to new knowledge.
Young learners are building fluency with Core Academic Literacies. Over time they will develop schema that will help them apply this knowledge in new contexts and see connections across disciplines, and to engage problem solving and Critical Thinking skills.
Students are beginning to find their place and role in their classroom, and community, and learn how to negotiate and collaborate with peers.
Learners need a safe and supportive learning environment where they feel free to think about and discuss challenging topics.