Bruniges Of 21st Century Learning In The Classroom

Bolstad, Gilbert, McDowall, Bull, Boyd and Hipkins (2012) discusses that 21st century learning, or what it is often referred to as future learning, has no fixed structure, but rather is an ongoing emerging cluster of beliefs, knowledge, theories and practices becoming available within the classroom. 21st century learning allows students to use educational technologies to apply their own knowledge to any new situations that arise, to analyse and process incoming information, collaborate effectively with others, solve problems and consider the outcomes of these problems and to be able to make decision based on what would have the best outcome for themselves, 21st century learning needs to embrace children’s strengths and understand their individual needs (Colombia, 2013). 
To be successful in 21st century learning, children need to understand the 4C’s: creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking (Bruniges, Dr M. 2012).
Bolstad et al. (2012)., Colombia. (2013). and Bruniges (2012) all agree on what Bruniges (2012) refers to as ‘the 4C’s’ as major skills for students in 21st century learning.

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Classes were traditionally ran in mass classroom situations, with the teacher at the head of the class directing the students learning. Nowadays we see a range of classroom learning styles operating, varying to suit both the teachers teaching style and the children 's’ learning styles. The Reggio Emilia approach to learning is becoming a trend in classrooms, with the approach focused on the Educator or Teacher as the partner, researcher, guide and nurturer, together with the children they explore, discover and learn together, rather than the approach of the teacher as the leader who stands in front of the children directing (Kocher,