21st Century Learning
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- 21st Century Learning
Rushmore American International School is committed to preparing students for the rapidly evolving demands of the 21st century by offering a curriculum that is broad, balanced, and forward-thinking. Our educational approach integrates academic, social, emotional, and digital competencies, ensuring that students acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in an interconnected and digital world. Through formal curriculum time, extra-curricular activities, and co-curricular learning, the following areas are central to our mission:
Key Skills for Lifelong Learning
In the 21st century, students need to develop a strong foundation in essential skills that can be applied across a variety of real-world contexts. Our curriculum is designed to promote:
Communication
Emphasizing reading, writing, speaking, and other forms of communication to ensure students are effective in conveying and understanding ideas.
Numeracy
Strengthening students' ability to use mathematical concepts and solve problems using data and figures.
ICT
(Information and Communication Technology)
Enabling students to find, develop, and present ideas using digital tools.
Thinking Skills
Fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, planning, and reflection to build adaptive and innovative learners. We ensure that these skills are embedded in all subjects, creating a seamless, cross-curricular learning experience that is challenging, enjoyable, and relevant to real-world needs. This approach encourages students to become resourceful, resilient, and reflective lifelong learners.
Digital Competence
In a technology-driven world, digital competence is a crucial skill for 21st-century learners.
We focus on equipping students with the ability to navigate and thrive in the digital age. This includes:

Digital
Citizenship
Teaching students how to responsibly engage in the digital world, understanding online behavior, digital rights, and safety.

Collaboration and Communication
Encouraging effective online interaction and teamwork across digital platforms.

Digital
Creation
Helping students to plan, create, and evaluate digital content through hands-on projects and assignments.

Data and Computational Thinking
Developing students’ ability to understand, analyze, and utilize data, along with problem-solving through computational thinking.

Financial Education
We believe that financial literacy is an essential life skill. Our curriculum integrates financial education into subjects like mathematics, economics, and personal development to empower students to:
- Manage money responsibly.
- Make informed financial decisions.
- Understand broader financial concepts such as savings, investments, and debt management. We also ensure that teachers receive the necessary training to deliver practical, real-life financial scenarios, and offer workshops for parents to extend financial education beyond the classroom.

Internationalism
In today’s global society, cultural awareness and global citizenship are essential. We embed internationalism across our curriculum to:
- Promote respect for diverse cultures and traditions.
- Encourage students to think globally while understanding local and national identities.
- Build partnerships with schools abroad to provide exposure to different cultural experiences and perspectives. We organize international focus weeks, celebrate various global traditions, and provide students with opportunities to collaborate across borders, preparing them to succeed in a diverse and interconnected world.

Sustainability and Global Citizenship
We are committed to developing environmentally conscious and socially responsible students. Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship (ESDGC) is woven into our curriculum to:
- Raise awareness of environmental, economic, and social issues on a global scale.
- Encourage students to take action on sustainability and social justice issues.
- Instill values of responsibility, ethics, and sustainability, preparing students to be leaders who address the global challenges of the 21st century. Our school actively engages students in projects that focus on reducing waste, promoting biodiversity, and tackling issues such as plastic pollution, with a goal of becoming a plastic-free campus.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
In a fast-paced and often stressful world, the development of emotional intelligence is critical. Our focus on social and emotional learning (SEL) helps students:
- Build self-awareness and manage their emotions.
- Develop empathy and maintain positive relationships.
- Engage in effective teamwork and resolve conflicts. SEL is embedded in every aspect of school life, creating a supportive and emotionally healthy environment for all students.

Health and Physical Education
We recognize the importance of health, fitness, and well-being in 21st-century education. Our curriculum promotes:
- Physical activity through PE classes, active break times, and extracurricular sports, ensuring students achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily.
- Nutrition education, helping students understand the importance of healthy eating habits and physical fitness in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We strive to create a culture of well-being, encouraging lifelong healthy habits among our students and their families.

Sustainability and Environmental Awareness
Sustainability is central to our school's ethos. We empower students to be environmental stewards by:
- Introducing themes of sustainability into the curriculum, such as energy conservation, waste reduction, and biodiversity.
- Engaging in school-wide initiatives to reduce plastic waste and promote eco-friendly practices. Our commitment to sustainability helps students understand the impact of their actions on the environment and prepares them to make a positive difference in the world.

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