• What is the Partnership for 21st Century Skills?
• Why are 21st Century Skills so important?
• What is the Framework for 21st Century Skills?
• What can we do?
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Why are 21st Century Skills so important?
Workforce Requirements Survey
“We are currently preparing students for jobs and technologies that don’t yet exist… in order to solve problems that we don’t even know are problems yet.”
“Did you know”, widely circulated YouTube posting
What is the Framework for 21st Century Skills?
21st Century Skills Framework
21st Century Skills Framework
21st Century Skills Framework
Core Subjects
• Native Language/Reading
• World Language(s) incl. English
• Arts
• Geography
• History
• Mathematics
• Science
• Government/Civics
21st Century Themes
• Global Awareness
• Financial, Economic, Business, and Entrepreneurial literacy
• Civic Literacy
• Health Literacy
Learning & Innovation Skills
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Creativity & Innovation
• Communication & Collaboration
Information, Media & Technology Skills
• Information Literacy
• Media Literacy
• ICT (Information, Communications & Technology) Literacy
Life & Career Skills
• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Initiative & Self-Direction
• Social & Cross-Cultural Skills
• Productivity & Accountability
• Leadership & Responsibility
What’s new about 21st Century Skills?
New Understanding of Coverage
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills for EVERYONE
- Life and Career Skills for EVERYONE
New Areas of Emphasis
- Innovation and Creativity Skills
- Information, Media, and Technology Skills
21st Century Support Systems
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