1Module-21st+Century+Skills

21st Century Skills

Essential 21st Century Skills
 * Learning and Innovation Skills **
 * Creativity and Innovation **

· Demonstrating originality and inventiveness in work · Developing, implementing and communicating new ideas to others · Being open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives · Acting on creative ideas to make a tangible and useful contribution to the domain in which the innovation occurs · Exercising sound reasoning in understanding · Making complex choices and decisions · Understanding the interconnections among systems · Identifying and asking significant questions that clarify various points of view and lead to better solutions · Framing, analyzing and synthesizing information in order to solve problems and answer questions · Articulating thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively through speaking and writing · Demonstrating ability to work effectively with diverse teams · Exercising flexibility and willingness to be helpful in making necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal · Assuming shared responsibility for collaborative work
 * Critical Thinking and Problem Solving **
 * Communication and Collaboration **

· Accessing information efficiently and effectively, evaluating information critically and competently and using information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand · Possessing a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information · Understanding how media messages are constructed, for what purposes and using which tools, characteristics and conventions. · Examining how individuals interpret messages differently, how values and points of view are included or excluded and how media can influence beliefs and behaviors. · Possessing a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information · Using digital technology, communication tools and/or networks appropriately to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information in order to function in a knowledge economy · Using technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate and communicate information, and the possession of a fundamental understanding of the ethical/legal issues surrounding the access and use of information
 * Information, Media and Technology Skills **
 * Information Literacy **
 * Media Literacy **
 * ICT (Information, Communications and Technology) Literacy **

· Adapting to varied roles and responsibilities · Working effectively in a climate of ambiguity and changing priorities · Monitoring one’s own understanding and learning needs · Going beyond basic mastery of skills and/or curriculum to explore and expand one’s own learning and opportunities to gain expertise · Demonstrating initiative to advance skill levels towards a professional level · Defining, prioritizing and completing tasks without direct oversight · Utilizing time efficiently and managing workload · Demonstrating commitment to learning as a lifelong process · Working appropriately and productively with others · Leveraging the collective intelligence of groups when appropriate · Bridging cultural differences and using differing perspectives to increase innovation and the quality of work · Setting and meeting high standards and goals for delivering quality work on time · Demonstrating diligence and a positive work ethic (e.g., being punctual and reliable) · Using interpersonal and problem-solving skills to influence and guide others toward a goal · Leveraging strengths of others to accomplish a common goal · Demonstrating integrity and ethical behavior · Acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind
 * Life and Career Skills **
 * Flexibility and Adaptability **
 * Initiative and Self-Direction **
 * Social and Cross-Cultural Skills **
 * Productivity and Accountability **
 * Leadership and Responsibility **

1Source: Partnership for 21st Century Skills (www.21stcenturyskills.org). Used with permission.