What to learn: 'core knowledge' or '21st-century skills'? - USATODAY.com - 0 views
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Partnership for 21st Century Skills, or P21
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Core Knowledge holds that an explicit, grade-by-grade "core of common learning" is necessary for a good education.
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all of the industrialized countries the USA is competing with "are pursuing both content and skills."
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Do kids learn to think by reading great literature, doing difficult math and learning history, philosophy and science? Or can they tackle those subjects on their own if schools simply teach them to problem-solve, communicate, use technology and think creatively?
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While kids may enjoy working together on projects, for instance, the amount of knowledge they get often ends up being shallow.