Broad Outcomes of 21st Century Skills / 21st Century Learning Outcomes

 Broad Outcomes of 21^st  Century Skills

21st Century Learning Outcomes

ü     It is very important that students are prepared for this globally expanding and competitive world. To be successful, students must possess and be able to demonstrate 21 st century skills.

ü        These 21 st century skills include:

Ø         Information and Communication Technology Literacy

Ø           Critical Thinking/ Problem Solving

Ø            Communication

Ø            Collaboration

Ø            Global Awareness

Ø            Citizenship

Ø            Self Management

 1.  Information and Communication Technology Literacy:

Computer skills, technical knowledge, ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and application of those technologies while gaining and utilizing 21 st century skills.

2. Critical Thinking/Problem Solving:

Arguably some of the most important skills for which we advocate, critical thinking and problem solving skills require the ability to:

Exercise sound reasoning in understanding

Make complex choices

Understand the interconnections among systems

Frame, analyze and solve problems

3. Communication:

Students need to be proficient in written, oral, and technological communication. This includes masterful writing, effective oral communication skills, and the ability to utilize many different forms of media to collect, manage, evaluate and disseminate information.

4. Collaboration:

Students need to possess the necessary skill(s) that allows for optimum team performance. Mastering collaboration skills requires the ability to:

Work effectively with diverse teams

Be helpful and make necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal

5. Global Awareness:

Global Awareness means that students are able to:

Use 21 st century skills to understand and address global issues to

Learn from and work collaboratively with individuals representing diverse cultures, religions and lifestyles in a spirit of mutual respect and open dialogue in personal, work and community context.

Utilize non-English languages as a tool for understanding other nations and cultures

6. Citizenship:

Students are able to:

•        Know how to make appropriate personal economic choices

•        Being an informed citizen in order to participate effectively in government

•        Exercising the rights and obligations of citizenship at local, state, national and global levels

•        Acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind; demonstrating ethical behavior in personal, workplace and community contexts.

7.Self Management:

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle that is free of stress is an issue of utmost importance. If health and stress is managed properly, one may lead long, healthy, and happy lives. Self Management is a very important piece to focus on as students will be involved in many activities and a rigorous academic course load. Self Management will help students to:

•        Access health information and services, navigate health institutions and act as an effective advocate to improve health for self, family and/or community.

•        Understand preventive physical and mental health measures, including proper diet, nutrition, exercise, risk avoidance and stress reduction.

•        Demonstrate understanding of national and international health and safety concerns.

•        Manage a rigorous academic schedule with the addition of college courses and internship, and develop a strong work ethic.

•        Self Direction: Monitoring one's own understanding and learning needs, locating appropriate resources, transferring learning from one domain to another.

•        Accountability and Adaptability: Exercising personal responsibility and flexibility in personal, workplace and community contexts; setting and meeting high standards and goals for one's self and others; tolerating ambiguity.