BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION-ENGLISH

Course
(Third Year)
MC Allied 2 Technology for Teaching and Learning 2
Subject
(Technology in Language Education)

Units 3 Units

Module Title

SOUTHERN LUZON TECHNOLOGICAL COLLEGE

FOUNDATION PIO DURAN, INC.
Bonifacio St. Brgy. 3, Pio Duran, Albay

MODULAR LEARNING
MATERIALS
 BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION-ENGLISH
BLOCK 3A and 3B
MODULAR LEARNING MATERIALS

SUBJECT CODE MC Allied 2

SUBJECT DESCRIPTION Technology for Teaching and Learning 2

(Technology in Language Education)
SUBJECT UNIT 3 UNITS

LIST OF MODULES

NO MODULE TITLE

21st Century Skills

1 • Communication Skills
• Digital Skills/Digital Citizenship

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 HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Welcome to the Module “21st Century Skills”. This

module contains learning materials and activities for you to
complete.

The desired learning outcome in this module is to identify

and explain the different 21st century skills especially
communication skills and digital skills/digital citizenship.

You are required to go through a series of learning

activities in order to complete each desired learning
outcomes of the module. In each desired learning outcome,
there are Lessons, Activities, Assignments, Projects and
Additional Resource (Reference Materials for further
reading to help you better understand the required activities.
Follow these activities on your own and answer the Quiz at
the end of each desired learning outcome. If you have
questions, don’t hesitate to ask your teacher / facilitator for
assistance.

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CONTENT COURSE/ SUBJECT MATTER:

 Communication Skills
 Digital Skills/Digital Citizenship

TEXBOOKS / REFERENCES:
 https://www.edglossary.org/21st-century-skills/
 https://www.nciea.org/blog/educational-assessment/instructing-
assessing-21st-century-skills-focus-complex-communication
 https://clic-skills.iadb.org/en/skills-digital
 https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/5-digital-skills-you-really-
need-for-life-and-work/

TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES (TLA):

1. Discussion through modules.

ASSESSMENT OF TASK:

1. Activity 1 and Activity 2

RESOURCE MATERIALS:

1. Computer with internet connection

2. Google Mail
3. Online Platform (Google Classroom)
4. Modular Learning Materials

TIME TABLE:

3 hours

MODULE LEARNING OBJECTIVE/S:

At the end of this module, the students should be able to:

1. identify and explain the different 21st century skills especially

communication skills and digital skills/digital citizenship

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LESSON 1
21 Century Skills
st

The term 21st century skills refers to a broad set of knowledge, skills, work habits,

and character traits that are believed—by educators, school reformers, college
professors, employers, and others—to be critically important to success in today’s
world, particularly in collegiate programs and contemporary careers and workplaces.
Generally speaking, 21st century skills can be applied in all academic subject areas, and
in all educational, career, and civic settings throughout a student’s life.
It should be noted that the “21st century skills” concept encompasses a wide-ranging
and amorphous body of knowledge and skills that is not easy to define and that has not
been officially codified or categorized. While the term is widely used in education, it is
not always defined consistently, which can lead to confusion and divergent
interpretations. In addition, a number of related terms—including applied skills, cross-
curricular skills, cross-disciplinary skills, interdisciplinary skills, transferable
skills, transversal skills, non-cognitive skills, and soft skills, among others—are also
widely used in reference to the general forms of knowledge and skill commonly
associated with 21st century skills. While these different terms may not be strictly
synonymous, and they may have divergent or specialized meanings in certain technical
contexts, these diverse sets of skills are being addressed in this one entry for the
purposes of practicality and usefulness.

While the specific skills deemed to be “21st century skills” may be defined,

categorized, and determined differently from person to person, place to place, or school
to school, the term does reflect a general—if somewhat loose and shifting—consensus.
The following list provides a brief illustrative overview of the knowledge, skills, work
habits, and character traits commonly associated with 21 st century skills:
 Critical thinking, problem solving, reasoning, analysis, interpretation, synthesizing
information
 Research skills and practices, interrogative questioning
 Creativity, artistry, curiosity, imagination, innovation, personal expression
 Perseverance, self-direction, planning, self-discipline, adaptability, initiative
 Oral and written communication, public speaking and presenting, listening
 Leadership, teamwork, collaboration, cooperation, facility in using virtual
workspaces
 Information and communication technology (ICT) literacy, media and internet
literacy, data interpretation and analysis, computer programming
 Civic, ethical, and social-justice literacy
 Economic and financial literacy, entrepreneurialism
 Global awareness, multicultural literacy, humanitarianism
 Scientific literacy and reasoning, the scientific method
 Environmental and conservation literacy, ecosystems understanding

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 Health and wellness literacy, including nutrition, diet, exercise, and public health
and safety

LESSON 2
Communication Skills

In the throes of diverse living and working environments, communication skills

anchor us to what matters. In a way, communication skills are the key to social
integration in the 21st century.

Communication (as discussed in the full literature review) has been identified as a

critical success skill in the 21st Century. In a 2014 survey by Pew Research Center, 90%
of adult participants identified that communication skills are of the utmost importance for
getting ahead in life.

Defining communication as a success skill, however, is complicated by its use in the

field of literacy, communication theory, and in the Common Core State Standards for
English language arts.

 Literacy research delineates receptive skills of reading or listening

comprehension as a separate entity from the expressive skills of writing or
speaking.
 Socio-psychological communication theory identifies communication as a
process of expression by which individuals interact and influence each other.
 The Common Core State Standards separate reading, writing, speaking, and
listening expectations. The speaking and listening standards are further
delineated into subdomains of comprehension and collaboration, and
presentation of knowledge and ideas.

Additionally, The Partnership for 21st Century Learning states that students must
master key subjects including English, reading, and language arts, as well as learning
and innovation skills—which include “communication”—and information, media, and
technology skills, such as literacy in “information, communications, and technology”
(NEA, 2020).
Consequently, the key knowledge, skills, and abilities found in the research used as
students develop competency in complex communication include:

 Comprehension of information: Understands, recognizes, and selects

appropriate and compelling information and perspectives provided through
various sources (e.g., close reading of texts and/or media, attention and
adjustment to nonverbal cues, active listening of oral presentations and
discussions, etc.).
 Sharing of information and ideas: Creates an engaging and appropriate
message for the intended audience, task, and purpose, whether verbally, in
writing, through multimedia, or a combination of these modes; actively engages
in discussions by expressing feelings, preferences, needs, opinions in a way that
is neither threatening nor punishing to another person and uses nonverbal
communication (e.g., body language, gestures, voice) to reinforce or replace
other forms of presentation.
 Implementation of information communication technology: Enhances
comprehension, presentation, and sharing of content information through the use
of information communication technology, which moves beyond a superficial use.
 Recognition of cultural and diverse differences: Deliberately accounts for
differing values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors found in different cultures and
social backgrounds.

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 LESSON 3
Digital Skills/Digital Citizenship

Digital skills are becoming more relevant than ever, because of the digital
revolution that we are experiencing in the labor market, but also due to the
accelerated needs for them that COVID-19 lockdown measures brought about.
There have been efforts to help develop and assess digital skills. Yet, despite these
efforts, many people still face difficulties in developing an appropriate level of digital
skills. 

5 Digital Skills You Really Need For Life And Work

1. Communicating
There are dozens of ways we use technology to communicate with each other.
Sending an email to your boss, posting a cute cat video on Facebook, or chiming in on
the family WhatsApp chat all count as communicating online.
This skill also includes creating documents and sharing them with other people.
You might use Microsoft Word or a similar tool to create a piece of written work and
then send it to somebody else using email or Google Docs.

2. Handling Information & Content

“Content” simply refers to the words, pictures, videos and other material we see
all around us. For this skill, you should be able to find the content you need online and
engage with it in a positive way. This might include using search engines such as
Google to find out information, storing and organizing files on your device or in the
cloud, and streaming music and video from legal sources such as Netflix or Spotify.
In your work life, you might need to find information for a colleague or share it
with them securely. You may also want to sync devices so that certain information –
such as your calendar – is available on both your computer and phone.

3. Transacting
Transacting relates to money – that is, buying and selling things, using services
and managing your money on your computer. If you use shopping sites like Amazon,
sell unwanted items on eBay, or use an app to look at your bank account, you are
transacting online. It’s vital that you learn how to do this safely. This includes using
strong passwords, never sharing this information with anyone, and only using genuine
and secure programs.

4. Problem Solving
There are lots of ways digital tools can help us to solve problems. If you’ve ever
used Google to settle a debate, watched a YouTube video to teach you how to do
something, or had a spreadsheet do sums for you, then you have used your computer
to problem solve.

Problem solving is a vital skill at work. Managers usually prefer you to try solving
a problem yourself before asking them. If you’re stuck on a task, you can look up
information on the internet, use live chat customer service systems, or turn to an advice
forum for help.

5. Being Safe & Legal Online

There are laws that say what we can and can’t do online. These keep people,
their work and their data safe. Posting something online creates a permanent record
which others might be able to see now and in the future. You should never post hateful,
offensive or damaging things. Essential digital safety skills include installing an anti-
virus program on your machine and keeping it updated, using strong passwords that
you don’t share with anyone, and knowing how to identify suspicious or “scam” content
in emails or pop-ups.

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DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP

Digital Citizenship refers to the ability to engage positively, critically and

competently in the digital environment, drawing on the skills of effective communication
and creation, to practice forms of social participation that are respectful of human rights
and dignity through the responsible use of technology.
Digital citizenship refers to the responsible use of technology by anyone who
uses computers, the Internet, and digital devices to engage with society on any level.
Digital Citizenship is all about one thing: teaching students how to be responsible,
safe and effective on the internet and digital devices so they will continue these practices
beyond the classroom.

So, how can educators teach digital citizenship in the classroom?

An article written by Applied Educational Systems outlines 7 things to focus on
when teaching good online habits in K-12 classroom to give you the most
comprehensive guide.

1. Empathy
2. How the internet works
3. Understanding user data
4. Practicing digital literacy
5. Acknowledging the digital divide
6. Practicing digital wellness
7. Securing digital devices

Additional:
1. Embed positive digital habits into every lesson
2. Acknowledge the difference between good and bad digital citizenship
3. Create benchmarks for students

Not all digital citizenship is good, so it is important to emphasize the difference

between the good and bad, ensuring that students are held accountable when they are
engaging in harmful online activity. Technology integration is not going to slow down
anytime soon, so it is critical that educators make digital citizenship a priority in the
classroom early, to avoid students developing habits of bad online habits for the future.

References:
 https://www.edglossary.org/21st-century-skills/
 https://www.nciea.org/blog/educational-assessment/instructing-
assessing-21st-century-skills-focus-complex-communication
 https://clic-skills.iadb.org/en/skills-digital
 https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/5-digital-skills-you-really-
need-for-life-and-work/

Activity 1
Directions: Identify what is being asked in each number. (2 points each)

1. It is the responsible use of technology by anyone who uses computers, the

Internet, and digital devices to engage with society on any level.
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 2. It simply refers to the words, pictures, videos and other material we see all
around us.
3. It has been identified as a critical success skill in the 21st Century.
4. It refers to a broad set of knowledge, skills, work habits, and character traits that
are believed to be critically important to success in today’s world.
5. It refers to the ability to engage positively, critically and competently in the digital
environment

Activity 2
Directions: In 5-7 sentences, explain the statement below in your own words.
(10 points)

“No matter what job you have in life, your success will be determined 5% by your
academic credentials, 15% by your professional experiences, and 80% by your
communication skills."

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