Young people are preparing
for a world that is rapidly evolving
and constantly changing.
for a world that is rapidly evolving
and constantly changing.
Young people in the 21st century need to be
Innovators
![Light bulb](https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/resources/images/senior/snr_21st_innovators.jpg)
Entrepreneurs
![Money cycle](https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/resources/images/senior/snr_21st_entrepreneurs.jpg)
Lifelong learners
![Books](https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/resources/images/senior/snr_21st_learners.jpg)
Responsible
global citizens
global citizens
![Globe](https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/resources/images/senior/snr_21st_global.jpg)
What are the 21st century skills in the senior syllabuses?
Hover over an image for an explanation of the associated skills.
21st century skills
![Personal and Social Skills](https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/resources/images/senior/snr_21st_personal_social.png)
![Critical Thinking](https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/resources/images/senior/snr_21st_crit_think.png)
![Collaboration and Teamwork](https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/resources/images/senior/snr_21st_collab_team.png)
21st
century
skills
![Digital Literacy](https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/resources/images/senior/snr_21st_dig_lit.png)
![Creative Thinking](https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/resources/images/senior/snr_21st_creative_think.png)
![Communication](https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/resources/images/senior/snr_21st_communication.png)
Resources
The following written resources are provided to strengthen understanding about the skills students require in the 21st century:
- Position paper (PDF, 168.6 KB)
- Explanations of associated skills (PDF, 144.6 KB)
- Preparing students for a changing world (PDF, 460.2 KB)
The following videos explore the idea of the skills students require in the 21st century: