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Ms Cuttle

Are 21st Century Skills Important? - 59 views

21st century skills
started by Ms Cuttle on 12 Sep 11 no follow-up yet
  • Amy Chen
    #17 Amy Chen on 12 Sep 11
     
    I think that these skills differ from 20th century skills, because as science & technology become more advanced, we need to know these new skills in order to keep up with the world. Sure, people still need to master the skills from the 20th century, but they also need to know the "new" skills for those newer jobs that didn't exist in the past. For example, in the past, teachers used to teach students using those chalky blackboards, and old projectors. However, today's teachers are using technology ( i.e smartboards) to make their lessons more enjoyable and effective for students. But, right now, not all teachers are comfortable using those technologies. Therefore, knowing how to work a technology is actually considered a skill. According to one article, it says that " The public must acknowledge 21st century skills as essential to the education of today's learner."
Amy Chen

Top Skills and Values Employers Seek from Job-Seekers - 2 views

www.quintcareers.com/job_skills_values.html

21 century skills employment skills

shared by Amy Chen on 09 Sep 11 - Cached
  • Leadership/Management Skills. While there is some debate about whether leadership is something people are born with, these skills deal with your ability to take charge and manage your co-workers.
  • Computer/Technical Literacy. Almost all jobs now require some basic understanding of computer hardware and software, especially word
  • Flexibility/Adaptability/Managing Multiple Priorities. Deals with your ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments
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  • Analytical/Research Skills. Deals with your ability to assess a situation, seek multiple perspectives, gather more information if necessary, and identify key issues that need to be addressed.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility. Deals with openness to new ideas and concepts, to working independently or as part of a team, and to carrying out multiple tasks or projects
  • Positive Attitude/Motivation/Energy/Passion. The job-seekers who get hired and the employees who get promoted are the ones with drive and passion -- and who demonstrate this enthusiasm through their words and actions.
  • Professionalism. Deals with acting in a responsible and fair manner in all your personal and work activities, which is seen as a sign of maturity and self-confidence; avoid being petty.
    • Amy Chen
      Amy Chen on 10 Sep 11
       
      This skill is very important. Employers seek for this skill.
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