A Systematic Literature Review of 21st Century Skills and Competencies in Primary Education

By Areti Chalkiadaki. International Journal of Instruction, 2018

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The current literature review the discussion of 21st century skills in the context of primary education. A sample of texts satisfying the predetermined inclusion criteria was analyzed (n=40), with the aims of synthesizing the proposed frameworks that are most cited by authors interested in 21st century skills and competencies in primary education (n=6) and the dimensions of the skills and competencies mostly emphasized and researched in the particular context, according to the literature review research questions. The results showed a particular interest in skills and competences related to the conditions of the information and communications technology development, globalization and the need for innovation. However, a need for research focusing specifically in the context of primary education was recognized.

Subfields: Education, Information Systems

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In Education

1. Daniel Duckworth
2. Tim Friedman
3. W. Schulz
4. J. Fraillon
5. John Ainley
6. Ove Edvard Hatlevik

In Information Systems

1. Daniel Duckworth
2. Tim Friedman
3. W. Schulz
4. J. Fraillon
5. John Ainley
6. Ove Edvard Hatlevik

Citations in the corpus

• IEA International Computer and Information Literacy Study 2018 Assessment Framework (2019, positive): “Definitions of and conceptualizations of 21st century skills in the research literature are varied, but largely influenced by six prominent frameworks (Chalkiadaki 2018).”