Becoming brilliant what science tells us about raising successful children
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, conte...
| Main Authors: | Golinkoff, Roberta M. (Author), Hirsh-Pasek, Kathy (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, DC :
American Psychological Association,
[2016]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
| Series: |
APA LifeTools
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Table of 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.