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Senior subjects 21st century skills

A–Z subjects Young Queenslanders in the 21st century need to be:

+ About Applied subjects innovators

entrepreneurs
- About General subjects lifelong learners
responsible global citizens.
- 21st century skills
QCAA General syllabuses are underpinned by the skills students need in the 21st century:

Introduction critical thinking

creative thinking
Steve Baxter communication
collaboration and teamwork
Li Cunxin personal and social skills
ICT skills.

Taj Pabari
Resources
Lucas Patchett & The following written resources are provided to strengthen understanding about the skills students require
Nicholas Marchesi in the 21st century:

Penelope Twemlow 21st century skills for senior curriculum: A position paper (PDF, 82.2 KB)
Explanations of associated skills (PDF, 89.7 KB)
Leslie Chong Preparing students for a changing world (PDF, 186.9 KB)

Michael Bremner The following videos explore the idea of the skills students require in the 21st century:

Introduction to the 21st century skills

Instrument-speciFc
marking guides (ISMGs) Steve Baxter
Li Cunxin
About Short Courses Taj Pabari
Orange Sky Laundry: Lucas Patchett and Nicholas Marchesi
+ Senior syllabus review and Penelope Twemlow
revision
Leslie Chong

Syllabus resources search Michael Bremner

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