What are 21st century skills?
➢ 21st Century Skills are the set of skills students need to succeed in learning, work and life in this century.
➢ To ensure success, students need both deep understanding of the major principles and facts in core subjects (such as math, language, arts, science, history, etc.) and also be able to apply this knowledge to important contemporary themes (such as global awareness, financial, health and environmental literacy, etc.) using a variety of skills, such as:
Learning and Innovation Skills (critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and innovation)
Digital Literacy Skills (information, media and technology literacy); and
Life and Career Skills (initiative and self-direction, leadership, adaptability, etc).