Intro
Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 A Global Debate on New Learning Objectives
1.2 Acknowledgements
1.3 Report Framework
1.3.1 What Makes This Report Different
1.3.2 Structure of the Report
1.3.3 Main Takeaways
1.3.4 How This Report Was Written and Who Are the Authors
References
2 The World Is Changing, and Education Is Changing with It
2.1 Megatrends
2.2 The Changing Labor Market
2.3 Refraction of Global Trends in Education
2.4 How Does Education React to These Trends and Demands?
References
3 A Framework of Key Competences and New Literacies

3.1 Competence Frameworks: An Overview of Approaches
3.2 How a Combination of Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes Develops into a Competence
3.3 Our Framework: The Components
3.3.1 Key Competences
3.3.2 Literacy
3.4 The "Big Picture" of Our Framework
References
4 Canada (Ontario): A Unifying Theme for Canadian Education Is Equity
4.1 Introduction
4.2 State of Education in Canada
4.3 How Does Canadian Education Work?
4.3.1 Diversity
4.4 State of Education in Ontario
4.4.1 Educational Improvement Processes

4.4.2 Provincial Standards for Improving Student Skills
4.5 Twenty-First Century Competences
4.5.1 Pan-Canadian Competency Frame
4.5.2 Ontario 6C Model
4.6 Competences Applied
4.6.1 Competences in Kindergarten and Elementary Schools
4.6.2 Competences in Secondary Schools
4.6.3 Specialist High Skills Major (Grades 11 and 12)
4.6.4 Informal Education
4.6.5 Special Education
4.7 Measuring and Assessing Twenty-First Century Competences
4.7.1 Education Quality and Accountability Office
4.7.2 Implementation of Provincial Directives in Schools and School Systems

4.8 Teacher Development and the Role of Leaders: Teachers and Leaders Continually Learn from Each Other
4.8.1 Professional Learning for Teachers: The Idea Is for Schools to Recognize that "Learning Is Voluntary but Inevitable"
4.8.2 Evidence-Based Developments in Teaching and Learning Approaches
4.8.3 The Role of Leaders: Leadership Has Made an "Undeniable" Difference in Ontario
4.8.4 Collaborative Efforts Between Teachers and Leaders
4.9 Community and Stakeholder Engagement: Stakeholder Engagement Has Been a Source of Strength and Support
4.9.1 Public Engagement Efforts

4.9.2 Establishing the EQAO: Tests Would Be Fair and Data Would Be Used to Support Improvement, not Make Judgments
4.9.3 Engaging with Parents: Parents Are Essential Partners
4.9.4 Citizen Groups
4.9.5 Achieving Excellence Report
4.10 Twenty-First-Century Skills and Industry Needs
4.10.1 Twenty-First Century Skills for the Changing Workplace
4.10.2 Implications for Education
4.11 Twenty-First Century Competences Implementation Best Practices
4.11.1 New Roles in Learning
4.11.2 The Role of Technology: Digital Spaces for Educators