Asia Society – Staff Writer
“There is a critical need to develop students’ 21st century skills and global competence, said Asia Society Vice President of Education Dr. Tony Jackson in a keynote to the 18th annual OECD Japan Seminar in Tokyo last Thursday. Jackson listed “four domains” of global competence: the ability to investigate the world, recognize perspectives, take action, and communicate ideas. These skills, he said, are what will prepare the students of today to become the leaders and problem solvers of tomorrow.”(more)