The 4 C's of 21st Century Skills

The 4 Cs of 21st Century Skills

Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking

Creativity

So why is it important?

Creativity

Communication

Collaboration

Communication

Collaboration

adapted From Applied education systems

further reading

The four C’s of 21st Century skills let students create a whole that’s greater than the sum of its parts. The skills themselves are so general that it’s difficult to pin down what, why, or how students should learn the four C’s. It’s most accurate to say that students need the four C’s for any and every reason. Critical thinking teaches students to question claims and seek truth. Creativity teaches students to think in a way that’s unique to them. Collaboration teaches students that groups can create something bigger and better than you can on your own. Communication teaches students how to efficiently convey ideas. Combined, the four C’s empower students to become one-person think tanks. Then, when those students get together, they can achieve almost anything!

4 C's in practice

Extensive Reading

4 C's for children

Further Reading