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The Attributes of the Future-Ready Student
What are the critical skills for students - and their teachers - to develop in today's world? We drew a group of QTL Instructors together and asked them to come up with some answers. They compiled the following:
Skills of a Life-Long Learner
Curious Researcher
Pursues and evaluates multiple input independent of teacher/leader direction.
Capable Technology User
Able to utilize and troubleshoot a variety of technology tools to accomplish a given purpose, and possesses a level of comfort and confidence allowing him or her to explore and master novel technology.
Proficient Reader
Able to read, understand and evaluate print material for a variety of purposes.
Literate Consumer of Media
Able to locate, evaluate and synthesize information from a variety of media sources including print, audio and video.
Learning and Innovation Skills
Effective Communicator
Able to express oneself so all can understand.
Creative/Innovative Thinker
Generates and presents new ideas; willingly takes risks and thinks 'out-of-the-box.'
Critical Thinker
Able to process, analyze, evaluate information and ideas.
Effective Problem Solver
Able to apply thinking and communication skills in a real world context.
Social Conscientiousness
Financially Literate Citizen
Aware of cause and effect in relation to debt and understands and practices balance between needs and wants; exercises good choices and plans long-term.
Skilled Mathematician
Able to understand and calculate quantitative information and apply problem-solving in a mathematical context.
Science Savvy
Applies the scientific method both formally and informally in a variety of situations.
Knowledgeable Global Citizen
Pulls all the skills together in a global context; understands his or her impact in the world and approaches other cultures in a respectful way.
Health-focused Life-long Learner
Recognizes the big picture of how health impacts daily life.
Life and Career Skills
Multilingual
Able to speak and understand more than one language.
Relationship Builder
Able to bring together people who possess different perspectives.
Self-Directed Responsible Worker
Internally motivated to complete tasks and achieve goals.
Strong Team Contributor
Offers valuable thoughts and ideas; cooperates and plays a significant role without dominating.