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 The [[Strategies for engineered outcomes|Strategies Module]] outlines a conceptual framework that can be used in a wide range of situations, not only in engineering. The other chapters give instances of the use of the framework in specific contexts.
-There is no fixed process for 'engineering' a  problem but people use a range of strategies to achieve success in situations of complex uncertainty. For example, those who seek to address the complex problems of the modern world - sustainability, inequality, energy, climate change, waste, etc. - must use these strategies where they are appropriate.  All who have, or aspire to have, a responsible role in society should discipline their minds to use them.
+Those who seek to address the complex problems of the modern world - sustainability, inequality, energy, climate change, waste, etc. - must use these strategies where they are appropriate.  All who have, or aspire to have, a responsible role in society should discipline their minds to use them.
-===Approaches to learning===
+=== 21<sup>st</sup> century skills ===
-When learning,to use methods, some people like tostart with examples and work from there to theory and basic principles. Others like to do it the other way around.  A main principle behind Engineer-it is that information is provided that can satisfy both of these strategies.
+In an [https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/want-the-best-schools-in-europe-try-estonia-zv87fvn7h article in The Times] on the success of the Estonian educational system, it is stated that:
+"Estonia has the best education system in Europe, according to the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa), run by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)."
+Here is another quote from the article:
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+"The education minister says the curriculum is moving away from “knowledge and understanding” towards implementation, analysis, synthesis and assessment”, with more collaboration across subjects."
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+A secondary school principal, Karmen Paul, is quoted as saying:
+“Knowledge is important but, in the end, you need those 21st-century skills: critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration. Learning is about learning from each other and with each other. We say that it’s OK to fail and you can learn from that.”
+While these are skills for all centuries, the phrase '21<sup>st</sup> century skills' can be used to imply that they are now more important than ever as we become increasingly aware of the effects on the planet of human activities.
+Eit is a resource to support the development of 21<sup>st</sup> century skills