21st Century Skills
21st century skills refer to the knowledge, life skills, career skills, habits, and traits that are critically important to student success in today's world, particularly as students move on to college, the workforce, and adult life.
I. Information SkillsInformation skills are techniques which you will learn during your time at university to help you not only whilst you are studying, but throughout your life, at any time when you may need to find and use information.
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II. Communication Skills Communication skills are the abilities you use when giving and receiving different kinds of information. Some examples include communicating new ideas, feelings or even an update on your project. Communication skills
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II. Thinking & Problem Solving SkillsProblem solving and critical thinking refers to the ability to use knowledge, facts, and data to effectively solve problems. This doesn't mean you need to have an immediate answer, it means you have to be able to think on your feet, assess problems and find solutions.
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IV. Interpersonal SkillsMost interpersonal skills can be grouped under one of four main forms of communication: verbal, listening, written and non-verbal communication. Some skills such as recognition of stress and attitude are important to all forms of interpersonal communication.
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