The Framework for 21st Century Skills presents a holistic view of teaching and learning that combines a focus on a blending of specific skills, content knowledge, expertise and literacy with support systems to help students master the multi-dimensional abilities required of them in the 21st century.
Learning & Innovation Skills
Skills that prepare for a more complex life and work environment and are essential to prepare for the future.
• Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Collaboration, Creativity & Innovation
Information, Media & Technology Skills
Ability to exhibit a range of functional and critical thinking skills related to information, media and technology.
• Information Literacy
• Media Literacy
• Information, Communication, & Technology (ICT) Literacy
Life & Career Skills
Develop the ability to navigate the complex life and work environments in the globally competitive information age.
• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Initiative & Self-Direction
• Social & Cross-Cultural Skills
• Productivity & Accountability
• Leadership & Responsibility
Learn more at www.p21.org and at www.k12.wa.us/CareerTechEd/
TwentyFirstCenturySkills.aspx