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TTL 2-Lesson 3
TTL 2-Lesson 3
TTL 2-Lesson 3
“The term 21st century skills refers to a broad set of knowledge, skills, work
habits, and character traits that are believed by educators, school
reformers, college professors, employers, and others to be critically
important to success in today’s world.”
In simple terms, 21st Century Skills refers to the set of skills and abilities that
students need in order to succeed in their careers in the digital age. These skills are
intended to help students keep up with the lightning-pace of today’s modern markets
(Stauffer, B., 2020).
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills (p21.org cited in CBSE 21 st Century Skills
Handbook, 2020; Stauffer, B.. 2020; Thoughtful Learning) lists three main skill sets or 3
Ls - namely, Learning Skills, Life Skills and Literacy Skills.
• Learning Skills (4Cs): skills required for the acquisition of new knowledge.
These skills help students learn, and so they are vital to success in school and
beyond. Teaches students about the mental processes required to adapt and
improve upon a modern work environment.
• Literacy Skills (IMT): skills help students gain knowledge through reading as
well as using media and technology. These skills also help students create
knowledge through writing as well as developing media and technology. Focuses
on how students can discern facts, publishing outlets, and the technology behind
them. There’s a strong focus on determining trustworthy sources and factual
information to separate it from the misinformation that floods the Internet.
• Life Skills (FLIPS): skills required for successfully leading everyday life. Focus
on both personal and professional qualities.
Definitions
Critical Thinking and Applying higher order thinking to new problems and issues,
Problem Solving using appropriate reasoning as they effectively analyze the
problem and make decisions about the most effective ways to
solve the problem.
Creativity and Using knowledge and understanding to create new ways of
Innovative Skills thinking in order to find solutions to new problems and to
create new products and services.
Collaboration Working with others respectfully and effectively to create, use
and share knowledge, solutions and innovations.
Communication Communicating effectively in a wide variety of forms and
contexts for a wide range of purposes and using multiple
media and technologies.
Literacy Skills
Life Skills
The p21 paper on “21st Century Skills, Education & Competitiveness A Resource
and Policy Guide” suggested the need of 21st Century Skills are as follows: