21st Century Skills Class
| | World Leaders | In this class we will explore what are called the "21st Century Skills." Understanding and becoming proficient in these skills will help you now and in the future!
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So, what does this all mean?
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Core Academic Subjects are those areas traditionally taught in school: English, reading, math, science, foreign languages, government, economics, art, history and geography.
21st Century Themes are significant areas identified by education and business leaders as critical to success:
- Global Awareness
- Financial, Economic and Business Literacy
- Civic Literacy
- Health Literacy
Learning and Innovation Skills are
- Creativity and Innovation Skills
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
- Communication and Collaboration Skills
Information, Media and Technology Skills are
- Information Literacy
- Media Literacy
- ITC (Information and Communication Technology) Skills
Life and Career Skills are
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Initiative and Self-Direction
- Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Productivity and Accountability
- Leadership and Responsibility
Okay, so you are probably still wondering what all this really means to you, the student, and you are beginning to wonder just exactly what we will be doing in this class...
We will learn and use 21st Century Skills and Core Academic Areas to focus on the 21st Century Themes.
Isn't that much more clear? :)
You will actually help to make it more clear for yourself and others as we go through the course. You will also help to update this webpage. Resources from The Partnership for 21st Century Skills will help you!
The links below provide more detailed information on The 21st Century Skills.
www.inteliture.com
Last Updated 4/16/08
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