by karen diaz techknow associates
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By Karen DiazTechKNOW Associates
An Overview of 21st Century Skills
https://www13.state.nj.us/NJCCCS/
The New Jersey Core Curriculum Content standards by necessity reflect a framework
for teaching and learning that responds to the needs of 21st-century digital learners
by incorporating the 'new literacies' required in an innovation economy:
the ability to effectively access, evaluate, and synthesize vast amounts of information;
to apply knowledge and skills to personal, workplace, and global challenges;
to work collaboratively in cross-cultural settings; to solve problems creatively; and to act ethically as citizens of the world
community.
20th Century Education Model
20th Century Student
21st Century Student
21th Century Education Model
English
Reading or Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Foreign Languages
Civics
Government
Economics
Arts
History
Geography
Core Subjects
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills
Creativity & Innovation Skills
Communication & Information Skills
Collaboration Skills
Thinking & Learning Skills
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Creativity & Innovation
Communication & Information
Collaboration
ICT Literacy
Information and communications technology (ICT) literacy
is the ability to use technology to accomplish:
Leadership
Ethics
Accountability
Adaptability
Personal Productivity
Life Skills
Personal Responsibility
People Skills
Self Direction
Social Responsibility
Global Awareness
Financial, Economic, Business and
Entrepreneurship Literacy
Civic Literacy
Health & Wellness Awareness
21st Century Content
New Jersey21st Century Skills Goals
• To help students understand, connect o and act on critical global issues by integrating 21st century perspectives into curricula in all Core Curriculum Content Standards areas;
• To connect student acquisition of international literacies to real world experiences both in New Jersey and beyond state and national borders; and
• To enhance teacher capacity for 21st century teaching excellence through pre-service education, professional development and opportunities for exchange and study abroad.
Examples of Lessons that Include 21st Century Skills