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Vicky La

Are 21st Century Skills Important? - 59 views

Most of you seem to think 21st century skills are important. If we need to teach these skills how do we do it? Can we fit it in existing curriculum? Do we need new courses? different ways of teachi...

21st century skills

started by Ms Cuttle on 12 Sep 11 29 follow-ups, last by Vicky La on 12 Sep 11
Julia Truong

Jobs News - Top 10 Soft Skills in Demand - 2 views

www.livecareer.com/...-Skills-in-Demand_$$02191.aspx

21st century skills

shared by Julia Truong on 09 Sep 11 - No Cached
  • 1) Communication skills
  • 2) Computer and technical literacy
  • 3) Interpersonal skills
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  • 4) Adaptability
  • 5) Research skills
  • 6) Project management skills
  • 7) Problem-solving skills
  • 8) Process improvement expertise
  • 9) Strong work ethic
  • 10) Emotional Intelligence
  • Communication skills involve active listening, presentation as well as excellent writing capabilities.
  • Almost all jobs nowadays require basic competency in computer software
  • The ability to work in teams, relate to people and manage conflict is a valuable asset in the workplace.
  • Don't underestimate the ability to adapt to changes and manage multiple tasks.
  • hiring managers seek employees that are skilled at assessing situations, are able to seek multiple perspectives and gather more in depth information.
  • The ability to use creativity, reasoning, past experience, information and available resources to resolve issues is attractive because it saves everyone at the organization valuable time.
  • Optimizing business procedures can save a company time and money.
  • Employers are looking for employees that take initiative, are reliable and can do the job right the first time.
  • Although you will most likely never see this in a job description, EI is a highly sought after skill that relates to your social skills, social awareness and self-management abilities.
  • Julia Truong on 09 Sep 11
     
    From adaptation skills, project management and even interpersonal skills, it's the skills that are in high demand in the work force.
Vicky La

Blogging Innovation: Building 21st Century Skills - Innovation blog articles, videos, a... - 0 views

www.business-strategy-innovation.com/...lding-21st-century-skills.html

21st Century Skills Innovation skills Learning skills

shared by Vicky La on 09 Sep 11 - Cached
  • According to the P21 Framework Definitions Document from May 2009, students should master the four following interconnected knowledge, skills and expertise in order to "succeed in work and life in the 21st century:"Core Subjects and 21st Century Themes: English, reading, foreign language, math, economics, science, geography, history and government AND global awareness, civic literacy, health literacy, and financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy.Learning and Innovation Skills: Creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problem solving, and communication and collaboration.Information, Media and Technology Skills: Information literacy, media literacy, and information, communications and technology literacy.Life and Career Skills: Flexibility and adaptability, initiative and self-direction, social and cross-cultural skills, productivity and accountability, and leadership and responsibility.
Sarah Ngov

What Are 21st-Century Skills? - 0 views

atc21s.org/...what-are-21st-century-skills

21st century skills 21st Century Skills

shared by Sarah Ngov on 09 Sep 11 - No Cached
  • Ways of thinking. Creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and learning Ways of working. Communication and collaboration Tools for working. Information and communications technology (ICT) and information literacy Skills for living in the world. Citizenship, life and career, and personal and social responsibility
    • Sarah Ngov
      Sarah Ngov on 09 Sep 11
       
      Interesting way of categorizing 21st century skills.
  • categorized 21st-century skills internationally into four broad categories:
  • Learning to collaborate with others and connect through technology are essential skills in a knowledge-based economy.
Amir Prodensky

Ten Career Skills to Keep You Employable in the 21st Century - 2 views

changingminds.org/...ten_career_skills.htm

career skills 21st century skills

shared by Amir Prodensky on 09 Sep 11 - No Cached
  • 10 skills to acquire and refine that will increase your professional confidence level and make you more employable in the 21st Century:
  • Constantly adapt to technology.
  • Embrace diversity.
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  • Be a life-long learner.
  • Practice impeccable integrity.
  • Demonstrate personal discipline.
  • Be a self-starter.
  • Prioritize and evaluate daily.
  • Be adaptable.
  • Think creatively and innovatively.
  • Have the Can-Do attitude.
  • As you improve in each area mentioned above, however, you will increase in confidence and competence and create an environment where you add value to the organization and a need for your personal services.
  • Amir Prodensky on 09 Sep 11
     
    Great resource. Lists specific skills with descriptions.
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