Articles by 21st Century Learning Initiative

The Hammersmith and Fulham Primary Headteachers’ Course (1999-2000)

Filed under Events | October, 2000

This curriculum was delivered to a group of primary heads in the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulhman. The course was the result of a ... Read on

About the Initiative

Filed under Archive | February, 2000

The 21st Century Learning Initiative’s essential purpose is to facilitate the emergence of new approaches to learning that draw upon a range of insights into ... Read on

Suggested Reading List 6: Education for What

Filed under Archive, Bibliographies | February, 2000

This section addresses the philosophical issues that need to underpin education in democratic societies. It looks at the questions, problems and opportunities that today’s young ... Read on

Suggested Reading List 5: Community as the Web of Learning

Filed under Archive, Bibliographies | February, 2000

In this section are books that look into the problems and opportunities facing children, families, and communities in early 21st century societies. The Drucker Foundation, The ... Read on

Suggested Reading List 4: Making Connections: The use and misuse of information and communication technologies in young people’s learning

Filed under Archive, Bibliographies | February, 2000

In this section are books that describe both the possibilities and dangers of using information communication technologies to help young people take control of their ... Read on

Suggested Reading List 3: The New Economy’s Impact on Learning

Filed under Archive, Bibliographies | February, 2000

In this section are a number of books that describe the influence of economic and social changes on communities, families and children in the early ... Read on

Suggested Reading List 2: Evolving Ideas about Learning

Filed under Archive, Bibliographies | February, 2000

In this section are titles and reviews of books from developmental psychology, anthropology, archeology, and cognitive science.Most of these books focus on what the US National ... Read on

Suggested Reading List 1: The Biological Roots of Learning

Filed under Archive, Bibliographies | February, 2000

In this section are book titles and reviews from the evolutionary and brain sciences. Many of these offer valuable insights into how humans have emerged ... Read on

Leeds (UK) Education 2000: Putting Theory to Practice

Filed under Events | February, 1999

The 21st Century Learning Initiative believes “nothing is more persuasive for many than successful demonstration projects that turn theory into practice.” Following is an overview ... Read on

Policy Paper

Filed under Featured Publications, Internal and web-based | November, 1998

The Initiative’s Policy Paper from November 1998 is the most detailed description of our work and is necessary reading for anyone interested the ideas and research accumulated by the Initiative. The document is available as a PDF file.