| Description |
xiv, 314 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
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APA LifeTools.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Re-defining success in the 21st century -- The learning industry and the learning sciences: how educational reform sent us in the wrong direction -- The skills needed for success are global -- Hard skills and soft skills: finding the perfect balance -- Collaboration: no one can fiddle a symphony -- Communication: telling it like it is -- Toppling the king that is content -- Critical thinking: show me! -- Creative innovation: something new from something old -- Confidence: dare to fail -- A report card for the 21st century -- Epilogue. |
| Summary |
While the U.S. economy becomes ever more information-driven, our system of education seems stuck on the idea that "content is king," neglecting other skills that 21st century citizens sorely need. Golinkoff and Hirsh-Pasek introduce the "6 Cs": collaboration, communication, content, critical thinking, creative innovation, and confidence. They also show parents ways they can nurture their children's development in each area. |
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Education -- Parent participation.
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Learning.
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Child development.
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Child psychology.
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Success.
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| Added Author |
Hirsh-Pasek, Kathy, author.
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| ISBN |
9781433822391 |
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1433822393 |
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