Exploring the intersection of science education and 21st century skills a workshop summary

"An emerging body of research suggests that a set of broad '21st century skills'--such as adaptability, complex communication skills, and the ability to solve non-routine problems--are valuable across a wide range of jobs in the national economy. However, the role of K-12 education in...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hilton, Margaret L.
Corporate Author: National Research Council (U.S.) Board on Science Education
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. National Academies Press 2010, c2010
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 106-117)
  • Introduction
  • Intersections of science standards and 21st century skills
  • Adolescents' developing capacity for 21st century skills
  • Promising curriculum models I
  • Promising curriculum models II
  • Science teacher readiness for developing 21st century skills
  • Assessment of 21st century skills
  • Synthesis and reflections