introducing the 4 c's

Chapel Hill Early CollegeStudent Presentation

Mr. Ippolito (Mr. I.)

September 15, 2014

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Introducing the 4 C’s

Skills for the 21st Century

Students must have formal education, but to be successful in the 21st century, students also need to learn important skills that apply to all subjects and all careers.

We call them The 4C’s.


• Communication

• Critical Thinking

• Collaboration

• Creativity


The 4 CsFrom Partnership for 21st Century Skills

Why are the 4C’s Important?


• Helps prepare students for the 21st century global job market

• Identified by employers as lacking but most needed

• Keys to Innovation

• Communication


• Collaboration

• Creativity




Communication - Definition

“The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange

information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc., to someone”

~ Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Communication


• Articulate thoughts and ideas in a variety of forms and contexts

• Listen to decipher meaning• Inform, instruct, motivate and persuade• Utilize multiple media and technologies

Why is Communication Important?


• Is a choice• It starts with you• Effective communicators display

compassion, empathy, humility and respect

• It is the fabric of life• You cannot not communicate

• Communication


• Collaboration

• Creativity




Critical Thinking - Definition

“Focused organized thinking about such things as the logical relationships among ideas, the soundness of evidence, and the

difference between fact and opinion.”


Critical Thinking - Reasoning

• Use inductive and deductive reasoning• Analyze evidence, arguments, claims and

beliefs• Evaluate major alternative points of view• Synthesize information and arguments• Interpret information and draw conclusions• Reflect critically on learning experiences• Make judgments and decisions


Critical Thinking – Problem Solving

• Solve different kinds of non-familiar problems in conventional and innovative ways

• Ask significant questions that clarify various points of view and lead to better solutions

Why is Critical Thinking Important?


• Helps us learn from experience• Helps prevent mistakes from

recurring• Helps produce reasonable, effective

solutions• Promotes open-mindedness• Puts things in perspective• Helps us balance our emotions

• Communication


• Collaboration

• Creativity



Collaboration - Definition

“To work with another person or group in order to achieve or do something.”

~ Merrian-Webster Dictionary



Collaboration

• Work effectively and respectfully with others• Share information, responsibility and

accountability• Be willing to negotiate and compromise to

accomplish a common goal• Value individual contributions made by each

team member

Why is Collaboration Important?


• Leads to deeper understanding and learning

• Helps to solve complex problems• Provides different perspectives• TEAM – Together Each

Accomplishes More

• Communication


• Collaboration

• Creativity




Creativity - Definition

“The ability to make new things or think of new ideas.”

~ Merriam-Webster Dictionary


Creativity

• Utilize idea creation techniques • Incorporate dreams, visions & ideas• Entertain new and diverse perspectives• Realize practical limitations• Understand that creativity is an iterative

process that consists of successes and failures

Why is Creativity Important?


• Creativity is what sets man apart from animals

• Can result in improvement• It is the source of new ideas• Inspiration• Makes lemonade out of lemons• Self-expression

• Communication


• Collaboration

• Creativity


The 4 C’sFrom Partnership for 21st Century Skills

Thank You!

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