Key points:
- We need to teach students how to think, versus only covering chapters from a textbook, and preparing students for multiple choice tests.
- In-order for educators to see passion amongst their students, they need to involve "hands on" activities for the students to enjoy.
- The emphasis on the standardized tests is due to the fear of more highly educated students from developing countries will be taking over the high end jobs here.
Qualities needed in today's world of work:
- Ask good questions, the right questions
- Engage in good discussion
- Show ability to work well with others
- Be inquisitive, bright
Survival Skills:
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Asking good questions, linked with the ability to think critically and problem solve
- Collaboration Across Networks and Leading by Influence
- Having the skills to work individuals across many cultural and boundaries
- Global Awareness:
- 21st century skills used to understand global issues
- Learn from and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Understanding for others' cultures
- Agility and Adaptability
- Being able to adapt in a changing business world
- Being able to move from a hierarchal authority to a team-based environment
- Initiative and Entrepreneurialism
- Seeking out new opportunities, ideas, and strategies for improvement
- Becoming a knowledgeable worker
- Effective Oral and Written Communication
- Growing importance for general communication with cultural diversity in colleges and the workplace
- Accessing and Analyzing Information
- Being able to conceptualize and synthesize lots of data
- Curiosity and Imagination
- Using the "right-brain" skills
- Creativity, imagination
- Using "out-of-the-box" thinking and problem solving
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