Exploring the Intersection of Science Education and 21st Century Skills: A Workshop Summary

by Margaret L. Hilton, Center for Education, Board on Science Education, et al.

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 helping students learn these skills is a subject of current debate. Some business and education groups have advocated infusing 21st century skills into the school curriculum,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 030914518X
• ISBN13: 9780309145183
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 8.9"