Five Skills for 21st Century Learners

This article caught my attention as the writer narrowed the list down into five essential skills as he is planning a new school for 7th and eighth graders. He had to propose his plans to the board  and explain how his school would be different from a traditional learning environment.He made a list of five essential skills he wants his students to possess before going to high school. One of the five listed was student engagement. He makes a good point by saying that "student engagement is perhaps the most misunderstood, and overused term in education." I have to agree there. He says "engagement is not about paying attention, it is about being an active participant in one's education." Good point.

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