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City of Olongapo
GORDON COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND SCIENCES
Olongapo City Sports Complex, Donor St., East Tapinac, Olongapo City 2200
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DETAILED LEARNING MODULE

Title:__21st Century Skill Categories_____________

Module No. 2

I. Introduction
The term "21st century skills" refers to a set of talents, knowledge, work
habits, and personality attributes that are thought required for today's society as well as
future vocations and workplaces.
These skills may include the following: (1) critical thinking, problem solving,
reasoning, analysis, interpretation, synthesizing information; (2) research skills and
practices, interrogative questioning; (3) creativity, artistry, curiosity, imagination,
innovation, personal expression; (4) perseverance, self-direction, planning, self-
discipline, adaptability, initiative; (5) oral and written communication, public speaking
and presenting, listening; (6) leadership, teamwork, collaboration, cooperation, facility
in using virtual workspaces; (7) information and communication technology (ICT)
literacy, media and Internet literacy, data interpretation and analysis, computer
programming; (8)civic, ethical and social justice literacy; (9) economic and financial
literacy, entrepreneurialism; (10) global awareness, multicultural literacy,
humanitarianism; (11) scientific literacy and reasoning; (12) environmental and
conservation literacy, ecosystem understanding,; and (13) health and wellness literacy,
including nutrition, diet , exercise and public health and safety.
(http://thoughtfullearning.com/resources/what-are-21st-century-skills)
II. Learning Objectives
At the end of the module, the students should be able to:
1. Identifying the categories of 21st century skills
2. Apply the 21st century skills in preparing, planning and delivering a lesson
3. Cite ways on how to enhance 21st century skills of learners
4. Explain how 21st century skills be integrated in the teaching-learning process

III. Topics and Key Concepts

Learning and Innovative Skills
These are the primary skills orchestrated in the 21st Century. They are attributes
that differentiate students who are prepare for a complex life and work environment
from those who are not. Therefore, there is a need to stress on creativity, critical
thinking, communication and collaboration in preparing learners for the future.
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City of Olongapo
GORDON COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND SCIENCES
Olongapo City Sports Complex, Donor St., East Tapinac, Olongapo City 2200
Telefax No.: (047) 602-7175 loc 322

A. Critical thinking and Problem Solving

Skill Sub-skills
1. Work together effectively in Establish clear definitions and
team agreements on the roles of partners in the
collaborative process
Keep communication open within teams
to carry out tasks
Carefully identify obstacles and address
problems cooperatively
2. Reason effectively Use various types of reasoning
(inductive, deductive) as appropriate to
the situation
Use systems thinking
Analyze how parts of a whole interact
with each other to produce overall
outcomes in complex systems
3. Make judgments and decision Effectively analyze and evaluate
evidence, arguments, claims and beliefs
Analyze and evaluate major alternative
points of view
Synthesize and make connections
between information and arguments
Interpret information and draw
conclusions based on the nest analysis
Reflect critically on learning experiences
and processes.
4. Solve problems Solve different kinds of non-familiar
problems in both conventional and
innovative ways
Identify and ask significant questions that
clarify various points of view and lead to
better solutions.

B. Communication

Skill Sub-skills
1. Communication clearly Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively
using oral, written and nonverbal
communication skills in a variety of
forms and contexts
Listen effectively to decipher meaning,
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including knowledge, values, attitudes

and intentions.
Use communication for a range of
purpose
Utilize multiple media and technologies,
and judge their effectiveness a priori, as
well as assess their impact
Communicate effectively in diverse
environment
Use technology as a tool to research,
organize, evaluate and communicate
information
Use digital technologies,
communication/networking tools and
social networks appropriately to access
Exercise flexibility and willingness in
making necessary compromises to
accomplish a common goal
Assume shared responsibility for
collaborative work, and value the
individual contributions made by each
team member

C. Collaboration

Skill Sub-skills
1. Work together effectively in team Establish clear definitions and agreements
on the roles of partners in the
collaborative process
Keep communication open within teams
to carry out tasks
Carefully identify obstacles and address
problems cooperatively

D. Creativity and Innovation

Skill Sub-skills
1. Think creatively Use a wide range of idea creation
techniques, such as brainstorming
Create new and worthwhile ideas
Elaborate, refine, analyze and evaluate
their own ideas in order to improve and
maximize creative efforts.
2. Work Creatively with others Develop, implement and communicate
new ideas to others effectively
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Be open and responsive to new and

diverse perspectives; incorporate group
input and feedback into the work
Demonstrate originality and
inventiveness in work and understand the
real-world limits to adopting new ideas
View failure as an opportunity to learn;
understand that creativity and innovation
is a long-term, cyclical process or small
successes
3. Implement innovations Act on creative ideas to make a tangible
and useful contribution to the field in
which the innovation will occur.

Information, Media and Technology Skills

People in the 21st century live in a technology and media-saturated

environment marked by the following: (1) access to an abundance of information; (2) rapid
changes in technology tools; and (3) the ability to collaborate and make individual
contributions on an unprecedented scale.

Therefore, to be effective in the 21st century, everyone must be able to

exhibit a range of functional and critical thinking skills related to information, media and
technology.

A. Information Literacy

Skill Sub-skills
1. Access and evaluate information Access information efficiently and
effectively
Evaluate information critically and
competently
2. Use and manage information Use information accurately and
creatively for the issue or problem at
hand
Manage the flow of information from a
wide variety of sources
Apply a fundamental understanding of
the ethical/legal issues surrounding the
access and use of information

B. Media Literacy

Skill Sub-skills
1. Analyze media Understand both how and why media
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messages are constructed and for what

purposes
Examines how individuals interpret
messages differently, how values and
points of view are included or excluded,
and how media can influence beliefs and
behaviors
Apply a fundamental understanding of
the ethical/legal issues surrounding the
access and use of media.
2. Create media products Understand and utilize the most
appropriate media creation tools
characteristics and conventions
Understand and effectively utilize the
most appropriate expressions and
interpretations in diverse, multi-cultural
environments.

C. Technology Literacy

Skill Sub-skills
1. Apply technology effectively Use technology as a tool to research,
organize, evaluate and communicate
Use digital technologies,
communication/networking tools and
social networks appropriately to access,
manage, integrate, evaluate and create
information to successfully function in a
knowledge economy
Apply a fundamental understanding of
the ethical/legal issues surrounding the
access and use of information
technologies

Life and Career Skills

Today’s life and work environments both require more than thinking skills
and content knowledge. Cultivating the ability to navigate the complex life requires
students to develop the following life and career skills: (1) flexibility and adaptability; (2)
initiative and self-direction; (3) social and cross-cultural skills; (4) productivity and
accountability; and (5) leadership and responsibility.

A. Flexibility and Adaptability

Skill Sub-skills
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1. Adapt to change Adapt to varied roles, job responsibilities,

schedules and contexts
Work effectively in a climate of
ambiguity and changing priorities
2. Be flexible Incorporate feedback effectively
Deal positively with praise, setbacks and
criticism
Understand, negotiate and balance
diverse views and beliefs to reach
workable solutions, particularly in multi-
cultural environments.

B. Initiative and Self-direction

Skill Sub-skills
1. Manage goals and time Set goals with tangible and intangible
success criteria
Balance tactical (short term) and strategic
(long-term) goals
Utilize time and manage workload
efficiently
2. Work independently Monitor, define, prioritize and complete
tasks without direct oversight
3. Be self-directed learner Go beyond basic mastery of skills and/or
curriculum to explore and expand one’s
own learning and opportunities to gain
expertise
Demonstrate initiative to advance skill
levels towards a professional level
Demonstrate commitment to learning as a
lifelong process
Demonstrate integrity and ethical
behavior in using influence and power
4. Be responsible to others Act responsibly with the interest of the
larger community in mind
Consider others’ ideas and view points
Look for others’ welfare and safety in all
circumstances
Assist others in times of their downfalls
and setbacks

C. Social and Cross-cultural Skills

Skill Sub-skills
1. Interact effectively with others Know when it is appropriate to listen and
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when to speak
Conduct one’s self in a respectable,
professional manner
2. Work effectively in diverse teams Respect cultural differences and work
effectively with people from a range of
social and cultural backgrounds
Respond open-mindedly to different
ideas and values
Leverage social and cultural differences
to create new ideas and increase both
innovation and quality of work.

D. Productivity and Accountability

Skill Sub-skills
1. Manage projects Set and meet goals, even in the face of
obstacles and competing pressures
Prioritize, plan and manage work to
achieve the intended result
2. Produce results Demonstrate additional attributes
associated with producing high quality
products, including the abilities to:
- Work positively and ethically
- Manage time and projects
effectively
- Multi-task
- Participate actively, as well
as be reliable and punctual
- Present oneself professionally
and with proper etiquette.
- Collaborate and cooperate
effectively with teams
- Respect and appreciate team
diversity
- Be accounted for results

E. Leadership and Responsibility

Skill Sub-skills
1. Guide and lead others Use interpersonal and problem-solving
skills to influence and guide others
toward a goal
Leverage strengths of others to
accomplish a common goal
Inspire others to reach their very best via
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example and selflessness

Demonstrate integrity and ethical
behavior in using influence and power
2. Be responsible to others Act responsibly with the interests of the
larger community in mind.

Integrating 21st century skills in teaching-learning process

1. 21st Century Standards

1.1 Focus on 21st century skills, content knowledge and expertise.
1.2 Build understanding across and among core subjects, as well as 21 st century
interdisciplinary themes.
1.3. Emphasize deep understanding rather than shallow knowledge.
1.4. Engage students with the real-world data, tools and experts they will encounter
in college, on the job, and in life; students learn best when actively engaged in
solving meaningful problems
1.5. Allow for multiple measures of mastery
2. Assessment of 21st Century Skills
2.1. Supports a balance of assessments, including high-quality standardized testing
along with effective formative and summative classroom assessment.
2.2. Emphasizes useful feedback on student performance that is embedded into
everyday learning
2.3. Requires a balance of technology-enhanced, formative and summative
assessments that measure student mastery of 21st century skills
2.4. Enables development of portfolios of student work that demonstrate mastery of
21st century skills to educators and prospective employers
2.5. Enables a balanced portfolio of measures to assess the educational system’s
effectiveness in reaching high levels of student competency in 21st century
skills
3. 21 Century Curriculum and Instruction
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3.1 Teaches 21st century skills discretely in the context of core subjects and 21s
century interdisciplinary themes
III.2. Focuses on providing opportunities for applying 21st century skills across
content areas and for a competency-based approach to learning
III.3. Enables innovative learning methods that integrate the use of supportive
technologies, inquiry-and problem based approach and higher order thinking
skills
3.4. Encourages the integration of community resources beyond school walls
4. The 21st Century Professional Development
4.1. Highlights ways teachers can seize opportunities for integrating 21st Century
skills, tools and teaching strategies into their classroom practice and help
them identify what activities they can replace/de-emphasize
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4.2. Balances direct instruction with project-oriented teaching methods

4.3. Illustrates how a deeper understanding of subject matter can enhance problem
solving, critical thinking, and other 21st century skills
4.4. Enables 21st century professional learning communities for teachers that model
the kinds of classroom learning that best promotes 21 st century skills for
students
4.5. Cultivates teachers’ ability to identify students’ particular learning styles,
intelligences, strengths and weaknesses.
4. 6. Helps teachers develop their abilities to use various strategies (such as
formative assessments) to reach diverse students and create environments that
support differentiated teaching and learning
4.7. Supports the continuous evaluation of students 21st century skills development
4.8. Encourages knowledge sharing among communities of practitioners using
face- to-face, virtual and blended communications
4.9. Uses a scalable and sustainable model of professional development.
5. The 21st Century Learning Environments
5.1. Create learning practices, human support and physical environments that will
support the teaching and learning of 21st century skill outcomes
5.2. Support professional learning communities that enable educators to
collaborate, share best practices and integrate 21st century skills into
classroom practice
5.3. Enable students to learn in relevant, real-world 21st century contexts
5.4. Allow equitable access to quality learning tools, technologies and resources
5.5. Provide 21st century architectural and interior designs for group, team and
individual learning
5.6. Support expanded community and international involvement in learning, both
face-to-face and online

IV. Teaching and Learning Materials and Resources

*Gordon College Domain Account

*GC LAMP

*Google Meet

*Soft Copy of Module

*Paper and pen

* De Leon Elmer (2020). Building and Enhancing New Literacies Across the
Curriculum. Lorimar Publishing Inc.
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City of Olongapo
GORDON COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND SCIENCES
Olongapo City Sports Complex, Donor St., East Tapinac, Olongapo City 2200
Telefax No.: (047) 602-7175 loc 322

V. Learning Task
2.1 Answer the following:
Analysis: How can 21st Century skills prepare students to enter workforce ang
higher education?
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Implication: Why do you think professional development on teaching 21st
Century skills is needed by teachers in the field?
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2.2 Direction : Do Online Research and accomplish the following tasks:

1. What is Collaborative Learning?

2. List down ten (10) Collaborative Activities aligned with your area of
specialization
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND SCIENCES
Olongapo City Sports Complex, Donor St., East Tapinac, Olongapo City 2200
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VI. Reference
De Leon Elmer (2020). Building and Enhancing New Literacies Across the Curriculum.
Lorimar Publishing Inc.