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=== 21<sup>st</sup> century skills === | === 21<sup>st</sup> century skills === | ||
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: | 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: | ||
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"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)." | "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)." | ||
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Here is another quote from the article: | 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." | "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: | A secondary school principal, Karmen Paul, is quoted as saying: | ||
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“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.” | “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.” | ||
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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. | 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 | Eit is a resource to support the development of 21<sup>st</sup> century skills | ||