HOW DOES THE UAE EXHIBIT THE CORE VALUES AND

BELIEFS OF ‘UNIVERSAL CULTURE’?

Action Task

Twenty-first century skills are increasingly necessary to succeed in the digital, globalised world and
which can be agued to form part of universal culture. There are three types of skills: Learning Skills,
Literacy Skills and Life Skills. Rank the abilities in the table from 1 to 11, according to your strengths
and area to develop. 1 is the ability that you believe is the strongest one that you have, and 11 is the
weakest. Give reasons for your choice.

Share your findings with your class/group. Discuss what practical things you can do to develop your
weaker abilities. Consider the extent to which these skills can be viewed as being part of a universal
culture.

Ability Scores Reason

Critical Thinking I am able to manage different
1
and challenging situations well
Collaborating I work well in groups but can make
8 an effort to include everyone’s ideas

Creative Thinking 5 I come up with innovative

ideas and think outside the box
Communication 2
I am good at expressing my
ideas as well as leading other

Information Literacy 9
i stick to previous knowledge and
don’t go the extra mile

Media Literacy I should be more acquainted

10
with different forms of media
Technology Literacy I am well versed with computers and
6
work well with different programs
Flexibility I need to work more on being
11
accepting of situations
Initiative 7
I am proactive but sometimes fall
back on initiating activities

Social Skills 3 I engage well with peers

Productivity I manage my time well and

4 ensure i complete tasks on time