scholarly journals Problem-based learning and 21st-century skills: Are they compatible?

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 326
Author(s):  
Ni Komang Arie Suwastini ◽  
Ni Wayan Nilam Puspawati ◽  
Ni Luh Putu Sri Adnyani ◽  
Gede Rasben Dantes ◽  
Zulidyana Dwi Rusnalasari
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Communicative Skills ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Teachers And Students

Rapid changes in the 21st century require students to have not only theoretical knowledge but also high order thinking skills and communicative skills. Arguing that problem-based learning can be a good alternative for improving 21st-century skills, the present study will elaborate on the characteristics, syntax, strengths, and challenges faced in implementing problem-based learning in the classroom. Library research was employed to choose the references for supporting the arguments. Relevant articles were chosen from reputable international journals through Google Scholar, limiting the publication's date from 2015 � 2020, with keywords related to problem-based learning and developing 21st -Century skills. The results reveal that the problems proposed in problem-based learning must be real-life-based and require problem-solving skills. The syntax of the implementation can be adjusted based on the needs of teachers and students. Although problem-based learning might be intricate, suitable strategies can be employed to obtain maximum benefits from this approach. In short, problem-based learning is an appropriate teaching approach to be implemented to meet the needs of the 21st century.

scholarly journals E-Portfolio to Assess the 21stCentury Skills of Students in Smart E-Learning Environment

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-56
Author(s):  
Hala El-Senousy
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Digital Age ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
E Learning

In the digital age, the interaction between the ICT and the educational system has led to fundamental transformations and changes to all elements of the learning process. Intelligent devices have enabled the learner to access knowledge resources at any time and anywhere. Learning management systems have produced a smart E-learning environment which enables active learning, Communication, and interaction among users. Quality Assurance in Higher Education has become urgent and aspires to qualify graduates who have mastered diverse and varied skills appropriate with the digital age. The academic programs requisite to rely upon the evaluation of learning outcomes, not only cognitive but also skills, thus the modification of the current assessment system is demanded. This study identified the 21st century skills and performance of learners in five categories: Critical Thinking Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Digital Communication & Sharing Skills, the Productivity of Creative Innovation Skills, and Self Regulated Learning & Career Skills. While Higher education is required to provide evidence of student learning skills, the study suggests E-Portfolios, which are considered as a tool that allows the student to: organize, save, document, publish, and digitally share his work as an accurate assessment tool. The study discusses the foundations, principles, objectives, and analyzes the application of E-Portfolio as a learning and assessment tool of 21st century skills in higher education. Keywords: E –Portfolio, 21st century skill, Quality of smart E-Learning.

scholarly journals Analysis of Problem Based Learning Model with Mind Mapping to Increase 21st Century Skills

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 321-326
Author(s):  
Assa Prima Sekarini ◽  
Wiyanto Wiyanto ◽  
Ellianawati Ellianawati
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
Mind Mapping ◽  
Student Collaboration

Education in the 21st Century is expected to produce human resources that have the ability to face the challenges in the development of science and technology so fast. 21st Century skills that need to be developed in students include critical thinking skills, creative thinking, collaboration, and communication. This research has purpose to determine the effectiveness of the model of Problem Based Learning (PBL) aided mind mapping to increase creative thinking skills and student collaboration. Type of research was mixed methods research design sequential exploratory. The sample of the research were 30 students of grade VIII D consisting of 16 male students and 14 female students. The analysis of the data in this research using qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques. The results showed that there is an increase in scores obtained by students in creative thinking and collaboration skills. The benefits of this research for educators are to provide effective learning model reference to be used in developing the creative thinking skills and student collaboration. Based on the result of the research, can be concluded that the PBL teaching model with mind mapping in motion and force effective to be applied in developing the creative thinking skills and student collaboration.  

scholarly journals Relevansi konsep pemikiran pendidikan dan kebudayaan George S. Counts dan Ki Hajar Dewantara dengan kompetensi peserta didik abad 21

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-186
Author(s):  
Sekar Purbarini Kawuryan
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Technology Literacy ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Purpose Of Education

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkontekstualisasikan pemikiran dua tokoh di abad 19 tentang pendidikan dan kebudayaan serta menemukan relevansi pemikiran tersebut dengan kompetensi peserta didik di abad 21. Penelitian ini merupakan kajian studi pustaka dengan menggunakan pendekatan analisis isi. Data berupa sumber primer dan sekunder. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik library research. Data dianalisis secara kualitatif dengan pendekatan induktif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa konsep pemikiran kedua tokoh saling berkaitan khususnya tentang empat poin pokok, yaitu tujuan pendidikan, fungsi pendidikan, proses  pendidikan, dan peran pendidik. Konsep pemikiran tersebut masih relevan jika dikontekstualisasikan dengan kompetensi peserta didik di abad 21. Abad 21 menghendaki peserta didik memiliki keterampilan berpikir kritis, pemecahan masalah, dan kolaborasi. Tujuan pendidikan dipandang sebagai cara mengekspresikan peradaban yang dilayani dan mengusahakan kebudayaan yang berazas keadaban. Peradaban yang akan dilayani peserta didik di abad 21 adalah perpaduan pengetahuan, pemikiran, keterampilan inovasi, media, literasi Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi (ICT), dan pengalaman kehidupan nyata. Untuk itu diperlukan peran optimal pendidik dalam memvariasikan proses pembelajaran dengan menggunakan berbagai metode sehingga pendidikan dapat menjalankan fungsinya untuk mengatasi krisis sosial dan ketertinggalan budaya, sehingga mampu mempertinggi derajat kemanusiaan. Pendidikan juga harus selalu mewariskan kebudayaan dalam setiap prosesnya agar peserta didik memiliki keluhuran budi.----------------------------------------------------------------This research aims to contextualize the thoughts of two figures in the 19th century about education and culture, and to find out the relevance of that thought to the competence of students in the 21st century. This research conducted a literature study using the content analysis approach. Data in the form of primary and secondary sources. Data collection is done by library research techniques. Data are analyzed qualitatively with an inductive approach. The research results show that the concepts of thought of the two figures are interrelated especially about the four main points, namely the purpose of education, the function of education, the educational process, and the role of educators. The concept of thought is still relevant if contextualized with the competence of students in the 21st century. The 21st century requires students to have critical thinking skills, problem solving, and collaboration. The purpose of education is seen as a way of expressing the civilization served and cultivating a culture based on civilization. The civilization that will be served by students in the 21st century is a blend of knowledge, thought, innovation skills, media, information and communication technology literacy (ICT), and real life experiences. For this reason, the optimal role of educators is needed in varying the learning process by using various methods so that education can carry out its functions to overcome social crises and cultural backwardness, so as to enhance humanity. Education also must always transmit the culture in every process so that students have nobility.

scholarly journals English Language Problem-based Learning via user-generated 3D world Roblox Module: Need Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Nor Hanim Mustaf ◽  
Nur Hafezah Hussein ◽  
Suria Baba
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
University Students ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Language Problem ◽  
Life Issues

This study aimed to explore the need of a user generated 3D world (Roblox) online game module in English Language Problem-based Learning for Malaysian university students. The researchers used observations, interview, and questionnaire distribution that were implemented to 60 university students studying English Language at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia as well as 4 English Language teachers in the university. The results indicated that the students agreed that learning English language by using Roblox online games was interactive, challenging, exciting and fun. The students also recommended that the activities in the English Language Roblox Module should be easily done and accessed in all platforms including mobile phone, table and computer. Teachers also pointed out that the narrative elements that involve critical thinking skills were needed in the module to help them fostering the students to imply their problem-solving skills related to real-life issues in the learning process. The implications of this study will be significant for the English Language Roblox module developer as the technique for promoting problem solving skills in English Language Learning and to enhance students’ awareness on real-life issues.

scholarly journals Examining of the non-routine problem-solving skills of prospective science teachers as part of the understand the problem and the solution plan

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 425-430
Author(s):  
Remziye Ergul
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Prospective Science Teachers

Today, looking at the goals of the training programs, we are faced with a set of skills called the 21st Century skills. These skills are critically important to success in today’s world. One of these skills is to solve the problem and one of the best practices for implementing 21st Century Skills is Problem-Based Learning. However, types of problems referred to here are non-routine problem. In this study, problem-solving skills of the teachers were investigated. For this purpose, a total of 56 prospective science teachers studying in Uludag University have been included in the study. Students were given two different non-routine science problems. The first of the problems has two variables and the second has three variables. Evaluations were made according to Polya’s first two steps. Students were asked to write clearly, what they understand from the problem and what should be done in order to find the solution. The data gathered from students was coded and interpreted using descriptive analysis. The findings showed that they were partially successful to solve the two-variables problem, but they failed to solve the three-variables problem. Keywords: Non routine problem, problem-solving skills, prospective science teachers.  

scholarly journals REFLECTIONS OF CREATIVITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY CLASSROOM

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 100-108
Author(s):  
Mutlu Soykurt
Keyword(s):  
Effective Teaching ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
21St Century Classroom ◽  
The Way

Creativity has long been on the agenda of those innovative and inspirational teachers who have devoted themselves to doing their jobs more effectively. 21st century teachers are required to fit their skills, abilities and thinking skills into the latest improvements and changes in effective learning pedagogies and look for ways not only to make necessary adaptations in their curriculum, but also go beyond to stimulate learners to develop certain thinking skills to learn. This study mainly puts emphasis on innovative teaching strategies and some out-of-the-box ideas about the way teachers should convert their ideas to be effective in class to shed a new light on effective teaching. Keywords: creativity, EFL classes, creative activities, 21st century skills

scholarly journals Development of Thematic Skill Learning Based on the 21th Century Skill Model for Fourth Graders

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Tio Gustri Satria ◽  
Tri Juli Hajani
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Fourth Graders ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Lesson Plans ◽  
Skill Learning ◽  
Higher Order Thinking Skills ◽  
Thematic Learning

Thematic learning using 21st Century skills is learning with higher-order thinking skills (HOTS). It is a series of stages of activities organized in such a way that students can master the competencies that must be achieved in thematic learning by actively participating. This research is educational research with a design research model that develops a product. The product developed in this study is a thematic lesson plan for grade IV elementary school. Thematic learning implementation plan based on 21st Century skills models with an overall validation yield of 92% (very valid). The thematic learning media is very practical with an average of 92.5%. The effectiveness of the use of thematic lesson plans can be known through the learning activities of students while learning by using this learning tool is very effective, and students' learning outcomes are above the school minimum completeness criteria. These observations illustrate that the use of thematic lesson plans based on 21st Century skills models have been effectively implemented.

scholarly journals Determinants of 21st-Century Skills and 21st-Century Digital Skills for Workers: A Systematic Literature Review

SAGE Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 215824401990017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ester van Laar ◽  
Alexander J. A. M. van Deursen ◽  
Jan A. G. M. van Dijk ◽  
Jos de Haan
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Technical Information ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Digital Skills

This study brings attention to the determinants of 21st-century skills and 21st-century digital skills. The following skills are investigated: technical, information, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. To understand differences in the level of these skills among workers, we need to know the factors that determine an individual’s skill level. A systematic literature review was conducted to provide a comprehensive overview of empirical studies measuring skill determinants. The results show that there is strong need for research on determinants of communication and collaboration skills. In a digital context, determinants for creativity and critical thinking are hardly studied. Furthermore, the identified determinants of 21st-century skills studies are limited to personality and psychological determinants, neglecting, for example, social determinants such as social support. Although digital skills studies show more variety, they mostly cover demographic and socioeconomic determinants.

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