SKILL-BASED APPROACH
21st Century Skills
The Three 21st Century Skill Categories
Each 21st Century skill is broken into one of three categories:
1.Learning skills
2.Literacy skills
3.Life skills
Learning Skills
Learning skills (the four C’s) teaches students about the mental processes
required to adapt and improve upon a modern work environment.
Critical Thinking
Creativity
Collaboration
Communication
Literacy Skills
Information
Media
Technology
Literacy skills (IMT) 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
Life skills (FLIPS) take a look at intangible elements of a student’s
everyday life. These intangibles focus on both personal and professional qualities.
Flexiblility
Leadership
Initiative
Productivity
Social Skills
