First published: 28 May 2021 @ 1:55 pm
Learning for children today is a lot different from most of us. Today, parents are investing in a new generation of “super-skills” required for our children to succeed in the future.
The good news is that these can be learned and practiced at home. Here are the four awesome skills that are necessary for the 21st century:
1. Critical Thinking Skills
Critical thinking is the ability to think about and analyze information you encounter. It is a skill that enables you to distinguish between facts and opinions and make meaningful and accurate decisions based on the available information.
2. Collaborative Skills
Collaborative skills are the ability to work with others on projects positively and productively. They are vital to the workplace and are essential for the 21st-century workplace, where teamwork is required for success.
3. Digital Literacy
Digital literacy is the ability to use technology effectively and appropriately. It is a skill that has become increasingly important in today’s world, where technology is used in nearly everything we do.
4. Problem-Solving Skills
Problem-solving skills are the ability to use logic and reasoning to find solutions to problems. Also, they are essential life abilities and can help you find answers to various large and small issues.
Developing these can help your child be successful at school and in the workplace. You must find opportunities to practice and develop these skills with your child.
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How can you help your child develop these super skills?
Here are some activities you can do to help your child develop critical thinking:
1. Play Games
Play games and activities that encourage critical thinking. For example, use a game like Monopoly to discuss the consequences of financial decisions.
2. Read a Book and Have a Discussion
Ask your child questions about the book and encourage them to make predictions. You can also ask your child to explain the logic behind the choices the characters made.
3. Take Part in a Debate
Watch news debates on television and ask your child to analyze the logic behind the points. Ask your child to predict how the other person will respond and discuss the reason behind that response.
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