Republic of the Philippines
UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN PHILIPPINES
University Town, Northern Samar
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Topic:
Module 2: 21st Century Skills Categories
Presenter:
Balbin, Kevin S.
Bogtong, Emil Jun A.
Dialogo, Iris Glenne S.
Dilao, Kyla Marie F.
BPED 3-A | First Reporter
Professor:
Jessil A. Tamayo, MAED
Subject and Class Schedule:
1871160 Educ 10 | Building and Enhancing New Literacies Across the
Curriculum
MWF – 1:00-2:00 PM
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Concept Exploration
21st Century skills refer to a broad set of knowledge, skills, work habits, and
character traits that are deemed necessary in coping with today’s world and future
careers and workplaces. Thus, it can be applied in all academic subject areas and
educational settings throughout a students life.
Framework for 21st Century
According to the Partnership for 21st Century Skills, this concept encompasses a
wide array of a body of knowledge and skills that have to be categorized.
Moreover, this concept been interconnected with applied skills, cross-curricular
skills, cross- disciplinary skills, interdisciplinary skills, transferable skills,
transversal skills, non-cognitive skills and soft skills.
LEARNING AND INNOVATION SKILLS
These are the primary skills orchestrated in the 21 st Century. They are attributes
that differentiate students who are prepared for a complex life and work
environment from those who are not. Therefore, there is a need to stress on
creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration in preparing learners
for the future.
A. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. These may include effectively
analyzing and evaluating evidence, arguments, claims and beliefs; and
solving different kinds of non-familiar problems in both conventional and
innovative ways.
1. Work together effectively in team
2. Reason Effectively
3. Make judgement and decisions
4. Solve Problems
B. Communication. This pertains to articulating thoughts and ideas
effectively using oral and written communication skills in a variety of forms
and contexts.
1. Communicate clearly
C. Collaboration. It entails demonstrating ability to work effectively and
respectfully with diverse teams.
1. Work together effectively in team
D. Creativity and Innovation. It denotes use of wide range of idea creation
techniques to create new and worthwhile ideas
1. Think Creatively
2. Work creatively with others
3. Implement innovations
INFORMATION, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
A. Information Literacy. It refers to accessing and evaluating information
critically and competently and managing the flow of information from a wide
variety of sources.
1. Access and evaluate information
2. Apply technology effectively
3. Use and manage information
B. Media Literacy. It underscores understanding both how and why media
messages are constructed; creating media products by understanding and
utilizing the most appropriate media creation tools, characteristics and
conventions.
1. Analyze Media
2. Create media products
C. Technology Literacy. It pertains to the use of technology as a tool to
research, organize, evaluate and communicate information.
1. Apply technology effectively
LIFE AND CAREER SKILLS
Today’s life and work environments both require more than thinking skills and
content knowledge. Cultivating the ability to navigate the complex life requires
students to develop the following life and career skills: (1) flexibility and
adaptability; (2) initiative and self-direction; (3) social and cross-cultural skills; (4)
productivity and accountability; and (5) leadership and responsibility (ААСТА,
2010).
A. Flexibility and Adaptability
1. Adapt to change
2. Be flexible
B. Initiative and Self-Direction
1. Manage goals and time
2. Work independently
3. Be self- directed learner
C. Social and Cross-cultural Skills
1. Interact effectively with others
2. Work effectively in diverse teams
D. Productivity and Accountability
1. Manage projects
2. Produce results
E. Leadership and Responsibility
1. Guide and lead others
2. Be responsible to others
Integrating 21st Century Skills in Teaching-Learning Process
The 21st Century support systems. The following elements are the critical
systems necessary to ensure student mastery of 21 st Century skills: (1) 21st
Century standards; (2) assessments; (3) curriculum and instruction; (4)
professional development; and (5) learning environments. These must be aligned
to produce a suppon system that produces 21st Century outcomes for today’s
students (Partnership for 21st Century Skills, 2008).
1. 21st Century Standards
The 21st-century learning standards and skills vary depending on different
organizations and educational entities, each having its own pedagogy
philosophy. However, the most common set of skills is denoted as the 4C’s
of 21st-century learning, which are collaboration, communication, critical
thinking, and creativity.
2. Assessment of 21st Century Skills
The 21st Century Skills Assessment uses a psychometrically validated
blend of interactive, performance-based questions that allow students to
authentically perform complex tasks in simulated applications, and multiple
choice, knowledge-based questions.
3. 21st Century Curriculum and Instruction
The 21st century curriculum classroom is expanded to include the greater
community. Students are self-directed, and work both independently and
interdependently. The curriculum and instruction are designed to challenge
all students, and provides for differentiation.
4. The 21st Century Professional Development
Professional development in the 21st century gives educators the tools and
skills to stay modern with the needs of students and allows them to plan
ahead for changing trends in education. In order to realize areas of strength
and areas that need attention for growth, reflective practice is necessary
5. The 21st Century Learning Environment
21st Century learning environments are well-equipped with computer
hardware, software, electronic whiteboards and rich digital and online
curricular resources.
Implications to Educators
Educators must adapt to 21st-century learning by integrating technology creatively
into teaching, aligning lessons with modern standards, and balancing direct
instruction with project-based methods. They should apply knowledge of child
development in teaching and policy-making, use diverse assessment strategies,
and foster collaboration through mentoring and teamwork. Additionally, educators
need to support differentiated learning for diverse students, pursue lifelong
professional development, and create a supportive environment for learners to
express themselves and explore their potential.
Implications to Pre-service Teacher Preparation
Instructional models. Instructional models are an important component of
any teacher preparation program. AACTE (2010) out that the integration of
innovative and teaching strategies, modern learning technologies and real-
world resources and contexts are all imperative in:
1. Integrating “teach for understanding” principles
2. Creating rich practice teaching experiences.
3. Creating dynamic learning communities and peer mentoring networks.
4. Examining the role of content, pedagogy and technologies in developing
higher-order thinking skills.
Learning environments. The learning environment within the teacher
preparation program is a key component of any systemic reform initiative.
Determining the enabling structures, policies and strategies that can best
support 21st Century skills acquisition among pre-service teachers is a step
towards creating a kind of environment that will promote 21st Century
learning.
Partnerships. Partnerships are extraordinarily important in the work of
transforming 21st century teacher preparation programs Along the within the
program and the institution imperative for sustainability and development.
The partnership forge with community leaders, business industry,
professional associations government agencies, non-government
organizations, institutions, parents, other stakeholders and the community
creates high impact outcome. other are the powerful partnerships created
through strong collaboration towards enabling innovation in the teaching
and learning for the 21st Century.
Continuous improvement. Continuous improvement represents
willingness to commit to revisiting the process over time. Fo AACTE (2010),
any implementation effort should include continuous improvement steps. to
wit: (1) Clearly identify measurable goals (2) Track progress regularly
against these goals; (3) Communicate progress to all stakeholders; and (4)
Engage all participants in refining and improving success over time
(AACTE, 2010)
