21st Century Skills

What is 21st century learning?

In years past, the goal of education was the mastery of the 3 “R's” (reading, writing, and arithmetic). Due to increasingly complex societies, globalized economy, and sustainable development, today’s world needs to think and act differently.

21st century learning adopts new standards that are being introduced globally. These tools can be universally applied to enhance ways of thinking, learning, working, and living in the world.

Replacing the 3 “R's” with 4 “C's" power "T"

• Critical thinking and problem solving

• Communication

• Collaboration

• Creativity and innovation

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• Technology