A review on 21st century learning models

Abstract EN

The idea of 21st Century Skills has been the mainstream in recent educational research, curriculum development, pre-service and in-service education.

Given the fact that today’s world is drastically changing, our education must also undergo continual development.

It is certainly true that there is no educational development without providing learners with quality education which is the key to unlock their potential.

There is a growing need for action at both regional and national levels to bring about the prerequisite changes required for a global modern world based on the training and preparation of learners.

This reveals the bottom-up orientation which calls first for analysing students’ needs and 21st century demands before carrying any further research that targets curriculum change or educational reform.

This paper aims at providing a review of prevalent models of learning in the 21st century and highlighting their importance in preparing learners to be active and contributing citizens in today’s global modern world.

The first model highlights basic 21st century skills and support systems as illustrated in the framework developed by the Partnership for 21st Century Learning Skills.

The four keys to college and career readiness model as developed by David Conley, sheds light on the four aspects which can be used by educators to prepare learners for successful integration in college and job market.

Tony Wagner’s seven survival skills model spotlights the prerequisite skills that are in-demand in the world of work.

This paper explores these models in depth and highlights several key elements for learning in the 21st century.

It also underlines the importance of personal skills to the 21st century labour market