Session 2 - 21st Century Learning

For this session, I have researched an infographic on 21st Century Learning. The following graphic identifies four competencies that 21st Century Learning strives to achieve, namely

• Digital-Age Literacy
• Inventive Thinking
• Effective Communication, and
• High Productivity

In this reflective post, I will describe each of these pillars which are necessary for 21st Century Learning.

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Digital Age literacy involves building on the basic skills (such as reading, writing and calculating) to acquire new skills. These include language and numeracy skills at a level that helps the learner be more efficient on the job and in society. This is also true of other skills such as health and fitness literacy, where the learner would apply skills for lifetime fitness and well-being.

Inventive thinking aims at preparing students to think critically and assess options in order to make informed decisions.  Students should be prepared to think out of the box and possess a desire to learn and engage in learning activities during their lifetime. They should be able to accept and learn from their mistakes and be prepared to face challenges that may at first appear intimidating.

While information may be only a few clicks away, students need to be prepared to ask pertinent questions and extract relevant information for the task they are trying to solve. They should use social media responsibly and adopt ethical practices online. The modern workplace requires workers to work together respectfully and share responsibilities sometimes with colleagues who are not physically present.

In the modern workplace, as well in schools in general, people are expected to prioritise and plan their tasks to increase productivity. With high productivity, the 21st century learning process tries to make effective use of relevant high-quality products that boost productivity.

Bibography

21st century learning and learners - http://education.alberta.ca/media/1087278/wncp%2021st%20cent%20learning%20(2).pdf

enGauge 21st century skills : for 21st century learners - http://pict.sdsu.edu/engauge21st.pdf

Values at the Core of 21st Century Competencies - http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/21cc/files/annex-21cc-framework.pdf