University of Rizal System
University of Rizal System
University of Rizal System
GRADUATE SCHOOL
P21 FRAMEWORK
skill demands are changing.” This P21 framework is an eye-opener to educational body
to see the veracity of transformative education. Over the years, education transforms
better and better. In the 20th century, classrooms have been described as “teacher-
Framework for 21st Century Learning has this main objective of integrating skills into
teaching of key academic subjects to provide a unified and collective vision for learning.
This Framework informs us repetitively that students of this generation must become
proficient, skilled and mastered of their expertise in order for them to succeed in work
and in life. Moreover, “Students must also learn the essential skills for success in today’s
environments—students are more engaged in the learning process and graduate better
prepared to thrive in today’s global economy, the Partnership views all the components
The conceptualization is sustained by the “Key subjects of the 21st century themes” as
the centre of the framework. This means that students should have known and acquired
the 21st century skills and mastered content knowledge in different academic areas in
order for them to be globally competitive. Aligned is the principle of not just knowing
The second phase, LEARNING AND INNOVATION SKILLS. This phase focuses on the
development of the 4C’s; Critical Thinking, which allows students to think metacognitive
strategies by providing higher order thinking skills. Communication, it is the idea of using
verbal and non-verbal cues to express hypothetically their comprehension. This skill is
much needed to be developed, for speaking is our daily activity. Collaboration, is a way
of establishing bond with their peers, researchers have found out that the more we
socialize to others, the more learning it occurs. And Creativity, these are the essential
SKILLS. As technology advanced in this century, several advantages are being observed
such as the access to information. 21st century learners should have acquired the skills in
the use of Technology for it is the main powerful tool in this century.
Lastly, 21st CENTURY SUPPORT SYSTEMS. The elements described below are the critical
systems necessary to ensure student mastery of 21st century skills. 21st century
environments must be aligned to produce a support system that produces 21st century
It is always said that educators should understand the importance of the 21 st century
skills and the integration of the key elements in a daily instruction. For, Nothing top and
beat if our students reach the pedestal and highest potential of their well-being. And
REFERENCES
21st century schools (2018) Is your school or classroom 21st century? Retrieved from
http://www.21stcenturyschools.com/20th-vs-21st-century-classroom.html
P21Partnership for 21st century learning, Framework for @1st century learning (2018),
Retrieved from http://www.p21.org/about-us/p21-framework