China Daily – Anthony Jackson
“While definitions of 21st century skills vary, they all reflect the changing nature of work. Many young people entering the labor market, in Beijing, Bangalore, or Boston, will be working in 24/7 global production teams. As more routine jobs can be done by computer or outsourced, the advantage will go to workers who can analyze and solve problems, recognize patterns and similarities, and communicate and collaborate across languages and cultures. This is leading to the restructuring of the teaching profession and curriculum in many countries, including China.”(more)