Unit 2 Competency 3 - Demonstrate the skills required to be productive citizens in the 21st century.
Suggested Objective a: Demonstrate knowledge of core subjects and 21st century themes
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The Partnership for 21st Century Skills Links to an external site. website has several links that help you learn about 21st century skills Links to an external site.. Look at the website Links to an external site.. You will see some of the core subjects listed are English, mathematics, economics, history, and arts. Interdisciplinary themes include global awareness, civic literacy, health literacy, and environmental literacy. Look closely at the website and take notes to help you remember important details.
If you click the Route 21 Links to an external site. link, this website explains thoroughly what Global Awareness, Civic Literacy, and the other themes in depth. Click each individual link to learn more about the theme.
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills
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21st Century Education
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Suggested Objective b: Demonstrate knowledge of learning and innovation skills
Learning and Innovation Skills Links to an external site. include creativity & innovation, critical thinking & problem solving, and communication & collaboration. Individual points for each of these areas are provided. Links are available to aid you as well to other resources.
Thoughtful Learning Links to an external site. website explains what learning skills are. They include the 4 C's mentioned in an earlier video: critical thinking, creative thinking, communicating, and collaborating. Each of these are further divided.
Look at How to Build Your Innovation Skills Links to an external site.. This article will explains which skills to develop and how to get started. Note the steps provided.
Innovation Skills to Develop
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Rethinking Learning: The 21st Century Learner | MacArthur Foundation
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Suggested Objective c: Demonstrate knowledge of information, media, and technology skills
Information, Media, and Technology Skills Links to an external site.include different areas. These areas include information literacy, media literacy, and ICT (Information, Communications, & Technology Literacy). Individual points for the areas are provided with resource links.
Five Technology Skills Every Student Should Learn Links to an external site. provides 5 skills people should have to be successful in today's world. These skills include online literacy, critical thinking, the science behind the technology, adaptability, and courage. Each of these items are explained and have additional links to resources.
What Employers Want - Technology Skills
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Suggested Objective d: Demonstrate knowledge of life and career skills
Life and Career Skills Links to an external site. include different areas. These areas include flexibility & adaptability, initiative & self-direction, social & cross-cultural skills, productivity & accountability, and leadership & responsibility. Individual points for the areas are provided with resource links.
The Center for Effective Learning Links to an external site.has a website that lists MANY lifeskills people should have today. Take a look Links to an external site.at the skills mentioned that you should have to be successful. Do you believe you have any of them?
Essentials Life Skills.net Links to an external site. explains personal develoopment. All through your life you will constantly be developing or improving yourself. You will be improving yourself not only personally but professionally. This means you will need to be a life long learner.
Managing Your Career - Developing Life Skills
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Adopting Lifelong Learning
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
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Allison Ware provided the following information.
10 Ways To Be A Good Citizen
- Volunteer to be active in your community.
- Be honest and trustworthy.
- Follow rules and laws.
- Respect the rights of others.
- Be informed about the world around you.
- Respect the property of others.
- Be compassionate.
- Take responsibility for your actions.
- Be a good neighbor.
- Protect the environment.