CAPIZ STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Education

ED.110 (Building & Enhancing New Literacies Across the Curriculum)

2nd Semester, A.Y. 2020 – 2021
Instructor: Harold O. Buenvenida

Module 2: 21st Century Education

Guide Questions for Discussion

1. Describe the categories of 21st Century skills.

- The 21st century skill are composed of 4Cs:

 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving - These may include effectively analyzing and

evaluating evidence, arguments, claims, and beliefs; and solving different kinds of non-familiar

problems in both conventional and innovative ways.

 Communication - This pertains to articulating thoughts and ideas effectively using oral and

written communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts.

 Collaboration - It entails demonstrating an ability to work effectively and respectfully with

diverse teams.

 Creativity and Innovation - It denotes the use of a wide range of idea creation techniques to

create new and worthwhile ideas.

2. How can the attainment of 21st Century skills contribute to the realization of educational

goals?

- In this century, education becomes more important to ensure students to get a skill or ability

that they can use in their life. Now, 21st century skill are tools that can be used to enhance

those skills and the learning process of the students.

3. How can you prepare, plan, and deliver a lesson with an end goal of attaining the 21st

Century skills?

- First is to identify the learning objectives and then plan for a specific learning activities that
focuses on 21st century skill.

4. How can you integrate 21st Century skills in the teaching-learning process?

- One way to integrate 21 st century skill in the teaching-learning process is to focus on project-

based learning. In project-based learning, students can work on a project together, they can use

their creativity and critical thinking skills to solve problems.

5. What activities can help learners enhance their 21st Century skills?

- 21st century skills refer to the skills that are considered essential for success in todays rapidly

changing world. This skills include critical thinking, creativity, communication and

collaboration. Now, there are many activities that can help learners enhance their 21 st century

skills, and those activities are: project-based learning, debates and discussions, community

service project, creative and collaborative writing.