The issue with 21st Century skills seems apparent; will we forgo traditional teaching methods to adopt these new methods that promote critical thinking and problem solving?
I'm on the fence about this, I can understand both points of the argument. Proponents of 21st Century Skills are saying that the traditional education system is ill-preparing our students for the real world. The opponents of 21st Century Skills say that without content knowledge students will not be adequately prepared for being able to successfully solve problems.
Both sides take the extreme point of view: proponents think this must be implemented immediately to ensure that students will be prepared for an increasingly globalized world and opponents feel it is just a fad.
I feel that 21st Century Skills are neither. Content is just as important as critical thinking skills and a balance will be found between the two as we continue to question the state of our education system.
Do traditional methods not promote critical thinking and problem solving? The world is different. Students, today, are different.
ReplyDeleteI think that there is a way to integrate skills and knowledge. Doesn't having skills to do something require learning, and some degree of knowledge?
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