Many have attempted to identify the skills important for a learner today in this era of the 21st century (I know it is an overused phrase). I have an affinity towards the skills identified by Tony...
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Jackie Gerstein reviews the skills identified by Tony Wagner as well as six additional skills and attributes she believes learners need today. She then looks at a recent Gallup Poll that looks at Americans expectations of schools today. Quoting from the post:
"While student success may depend on mastery of content in core subject areas such as math and reading, it also depends on more than knowledge of core content. Critical thinking, creativity, communication, and other soft skills, as well as student physical and social wellbeing, are also necessary for future success in higher education and in the workplace. Americans Say U.S. Schools Should Teach “Soft” Skills"
The post continues and explores how the other 21st century skills may be classified as social-emotional skills and how the growth of these skills may positively impact students in other areas. As always Gerstein has provided a post that pushes boundaries and provides a variety of resources.
It seems like a normal thing to do. These are needed SKILLs our students need to have.