Teaching Students to Learn and to Work Well with 21st Century Skills: Unpacking the Career and Life Skills Domain of the New Learning Paradigm

Horton, Melissa

IL

Kivunjal, C. (2015). Teaching students to learn and to work well with 21st century skills: unpacking the career and life skills domain of the new learning paradigm. International Journal of Higher Education, 4 (1), 1­-11.

Summary:

This research article gives an in-depth overview and analysis of the Career and Life Skills domain which helps make up the framework by Partnership for Teaching 21^st Century Skills (P21).  The author explains which skills fall under the CLS strand and offers ideas on how to teach students to work effectively and cooperatively in the real world.  The article focuses on the need for educators to go beyond simply teaching content because there is greater competition than ever for higher education and career positions that require self-directed, independent and flexible young adults who are equipped to thrive in any environment.

Evaluation:

This author really delves into the rationale behind the Career and Life Skills set from P21 and breaks down each strand and expands on each skill.  The conclusion summed it up best with the explanation that although these skills are not new, they have never been integrated directly into the curriculum at most schools.  However, that is quickly changing.