In the 21st century learning is seen as a lifelong process, therefore a teacher’s main role is to facilitate learning. A teacher cannot learn for their students, and thus must focus on creating a positive environment and encourages student participation (Scrivener, 2011). In order to accomplish this task and be a successful as a teacher, I will need to continuously develop and refine various 21st century skills and attributes within myself.
Novel and adaptive thinking is just one of the many skills required, not only to be a teacher in the 21st century, but also as a lifelong learner. Novel and adaptive thinking is the ability to think of solutions and responses to problems and queries that is more innovative and creative compared to solutions…