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1. Skills What skills are needed in 21st Century ? 21st Century

2. Refer to the knowledge, life skills, career skills, habits, and traits that are critically important to student sucesss in today’s world, particularly as students move on to college, the workforce, and adult life. 21st Century Skills

3. Understanding how to develop 21-century skills may help you become a more valuable and desirable employee in today's workplace MANY PROFESSIONALS CAN BENEFIT FROM LEARNING 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS. THESE SKILLS FOCUS ON WHAT IT'S LIKE TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE MODERN WORLD. 21ST CENTURY SKILLS

4. ASK YOURSELF (MADE QUESTIONS) 21st Century Skills Critical thinking is generating questions, evaluating information and arguments, making connections, identifying patterns, reasoning, constructing knowledge and applying it to solve problems in the real world. Critical Thinking ASKING RIDDLES GAP FILL IN Impromptu Debate Activities for Critical Thinking Skills

5. 21st Century Skills Collaboration is working interdependently, learning from contributing to the learning of others for a shared purpose in a wide range of environments. 2. COLLABORATION SKILLS Activities for Collaboration Skills Hands on Project Integrating Sports in Teaching Learning

6. INVOLVE STUDENTS IN EXPERIENTAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES/RESEARCH, CASE STUDIES OR REAL LIFE ACTIVITIES WHEN STUDENTS ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN APPLYING COURSE CONTENT TO ANSWERS QUESTIONS, SOLVE PROBLEMS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, LEARNING CAN IMPROVE AS WELL AS MOTIVATION FOR LEARNING Hands on Project

7. 21st Century Skills Creativity is generating ideas and approaches to design innovations, construct solutions, build understanding and express perspective. 3. CREATIVE THINKING SKILLS DRAWING Activities for Creative Thinking Skills PAINTING VIDEO GAMES PROBLEM SOLVING BRAINSTORMING PUZZLE STORYBOARD

8. 21st Century Skills 4. COMMUNICATION SKILLS Activities for Communication Skills It is the ability to convey or share ideas and feelings effectively. 1. Guess the Emoji 👃👍👩‍🎤👻 Answer: 2 . Blindfold Stroll 1. Set up an obstacle course 2 . Blindfold one player 3 . Ask other players to guide the player through the course by shouting directions.

9. 21st Century Skills 5. MEDIA LITERACY SKILLS UNESCO Media and information literacy empowers people to think critically about information and use of digital tools. It helps people make informed choices about how they participate in peace building, equality, freedom of expression, dialogue, access to information, and sustainable development. UNESCO supports and champions media and information literacy initiatives across the globe. Media literacy is an expanded conceptualization of literacy that includes the ability to access and analyze media messages as well as create, reflect and take action, using the power of information and communication to make a difference in the world. Media literacy is not restricted to one medium and is understood as a set of competencies that are essential for work, life, and citizenship

10. 21st Century Skills 6. CITIZENSHIP SKILLS - It is also impacing others and being actively involved in adressing community, national and global issue. Citizenship involves people working together to make positive differences to the society in which they live – locally, nationally and globally. This process is good for individuals, and essential for strengthening and safeguarding our society and democratic way of life. Cleaning Drives & Create Environmental Awareness Activities for Citizenship Skills Spread Awareness about Voting Rights and Practices

11. 21st Century Skills 6. Adaptability/ Flexibility Having adaptability and flexibility skills means you are open and willing to learn new things, take on new challenges and make adjustments to suit transitions in the workplace How to improve adaptability skills 1. Learn to acknowledge and accept change -Learning to acknowledge changes in your career can help you prepare yourself and adapt to differing circumstances. Additionally, learning how to be willing to accept change can be an effective step toward recognizing when you need to make adjustments to make transitions smoother for yourself. 2. Develop a growth mindset -Being adaptable also means being willing to learn and try new things. Developing a growth mindset can positively influence your ability to take on new challenges, find new opportunities to develop your knowledge and contribute to new projects. Your willingness and motivation to keep improving upon your skills can also show your employer your commitment to your professional growth 3. Set goals for yourself -Another method that can help you develop your adaptability skills might be to set goals for yourself. For instance, if you feel you might be weaker in your nonverbal communication or you tend to procrastinate when expected to complete challenging tasks, you might set a goal to work on each aspect of your skills so you can improve your overall ability to adapt to changes in the workplace.

12. CONCLUSION 21st century skills is essential to ensuring that students are prepared for college, career, and civic life. While there is no one "right" way to approach this work, we hope that the information in this guide inspires you to explore what 21st century learning could look like in your district!

13. TASK Directions: Why are 21st Century skills important for 21st-century learners? Answer the question and write them on one whole sheet of paper. at least 2-5 paragraps. 5 points each 2. What is the importance of 21st Century Skills in the modern world

14. R esource page Looking for more information on 21st century skills? Here are some other articles and resources to explore: "Why Social and Emotional Learning and Employability Skills Should Be Prioritized in Education" via CASEL and Committee for Children "Teaching 21st Century Skills For 21st Century Success Requires An Ecosystem Approach" via Forbes "Bringing 21st Century Skill Development to the Forefront of K-12 Education" via Hanover Research "How Do You Define 21st-Century Learning?" via Education Week

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