{"id":36447,"date":"2025-06-02T14:11:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T07:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utschool.edu.vn\/magazine\/ky-nang-quan-trong-nhat-cho-tre-trong-the-ky-21\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T14:16:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T07:16:23","slug":"ky-nang-quan-trong-nhat-cho-tre-trong-the-ky-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utschool.edu.vn\/en\/tin-tuc\/ky-nang-quan-trong-nhat-cho-tre-trong-the-ky-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Essential Skills for Children in the 21st Century: Building a Strong Foundation for the Future"},"content":{"rendered":"
In a constantly changing world filled with both challenges and opportunities, equipping children with a strong foundation from an early age is more important than ever. This article will summarize and analyze essential skill sets such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and adaptability. It will also highlight the vital role of parents in supporting and accompanying their children toward holistic development, offering practical suggestions to help children effectively cultivate these crucial skills in their everyday lives.<\/em><\/p>\n As the labor market rapidly evolves under the influence of technology, automation, and artificial intelligence, the demands on the future workforce are shifting from purely technical knowledge to soft skills\u2014also known as “21st-century skills.” These skills not only better prepare children for future careers but also serve as the foundation for lifelong learning, a critical factor that enables them to continuously grow in an ever-changing environment. The core skill groups often mentioned include:<\/p>\n Students practice debating skills to develop critical thinking, creativity, and confident communication<\/em><\/p>\n Students are trained in life skills and career orientation through cultural exchange activities, developing their communication, collaboration, and adaptability in a multicultural environment.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n – <\/span>Easily adapt to sudden changes in classroom settings or living environments.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n – Encourage open-minded and creative thinking, preparing well for a future full of changes.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n – Adapt to changes in teaching methods or new requirements added by the teacher during assignments.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n – Happily accept changes in the classroom, such as switching seats or having a different teacher.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n – T\u1ef1<\/span> ch\u1ee7<\/span>: <\/span>Kh\u1ea3<\/span> n\u0103ng<\/span>\u00a0 <\/span>ki\u1ec3m<\/span> so\u00e1t<\/span> c\u1ea3m<\/span> x\u00fac<\/span>, <\/span>h\u00e0nh<\/span> vi <\/span>v\u00e0<\/span> suy<\/span> ngh\u0129<\/span> c\u1ee7a<\/span> b\u1ea3n<\/span> th\u00e2n<\/span> trong<\/span> m\u1ecdi<\/span> t\u00ecnh<\/span> hu\u1ed1n<\/span>g.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n – T\u1ef1<\/span> \u0111<\/span>\u1ecb<\/span>nh<\/span> h<\/span>\u01b0<\/span>\u1edb<\/span>n<\/span>g<\/span>:<\/span> K<\/span>h<\/span>\u1ea3<\/span> n<\/span>\u0103<\/span>n<\/span>g<\/span> t<\/span>\u1ef1<\/span> \u0111<\/span>\u1eb7t<\/span> m<\/span>\u1ee5c<\/span> t<\/span>i<\/span>\u00eau<\/span> c<\/span>h<\/span>o<\/span> b<\/span>\u1ea3n<\/span> t<\/span>h<\/span>\u00e2<\/span>n<\/span> v<\/span>\u00e0<\/span> b<\/span>i\u1ebf<\/span>t<\/span> c<\/span>\u00e1<\/span>c<\/span>h<\/span> t<\/span>h\u1ef1c<\/span> h<\/span>i\u1ec7n<\/span> \u0111<\/span>\u1ec3<\/span> \u0111<\/span>\u1ea1t<\/span> \u0111<\/span>\u01b0\u1ee3c<\/span> m<\/span>\u1ee5c<\/span> t<\/span>i\u00eau<\/span> \u0111<\/span>\u00f3<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n – B<\/span>i<\/span>\u1ebft<\/span> t<\/span>\u1ef1<\/span> \u0111\u1eb7t<\/span> m\u1ee5c<\/span> t<\/span>i\u00eau<\/span> h\u1ecdc<\/span> t\u1eadp<\/span> v\u00e0<\/span> ki\u00ea<\/span>n<\/span> tr\u00ec<\/span> th\u1ef1c<\/span> hi\u1ec7<\/span>n<\/span> m\u00e0<\/span> kh\u00f4<\/span>n<\/span>g<\/span> c<\/span>\u1ea7<\/span>n<\/span> ph<\/span>\u1ee5<\/span> hu<\/span>yn<\/span>h<\/span> ph<\/span>\u1ea3<\/span>i<\/span> nh<\/span>\u1eaf<\/span>c<\/span> nh\u1edf<\/span> li\u00ea<\/span>n<\/span> t\u1ee5c<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n – T\u0103ng<\/span> k<\/span>h\u1ea3<\/span> n<\/span>\u0103<\/span>n<\/span>g<\/span> q<\/span>u<\/span>\u1ea3<\/span>n<\/span> l<\/span>\u00ed<\/span> t<\/span>h\u1eddi<\/span> g<\/span>ian<\/span> h<\/span>\u1ecd<\/span>c<\/span> & <\/span>c<\/span>h<\/span>\u01a1i<\/span> h<\/span>\u1ee3p<\/span> l<\/span>\u00ed<\/span>,<\/span> b<\/span>i\u1ebf<\/span>t<\/span> \u01b0<\/span>u<\/span> t<\/span>i\u00ea<\/span>n<\/span> c<\/span>ho<\/span> v<\/span>i\u1ec7c<\/span> q<\/span>uan<\/span> t<\/span>r\u1ecdng<\/span> m<\/span>\u00e0<\/span> k<\/span>h\u00f4ng<\/span> b<\/span>\u1ecb<\/span> p<\/span>h\u00e2<\/span>n<\/span> t<\/span>\u00e2<\/span>m<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n – T<\/span>\u1ef1<\/span> l\u00e0m<\/span> b\u00e0i<\/span> t\u1eadp<\/span> s<\/span>au<\/span> g<\/span>i\u1edd<\/span> h\u1ecd<\/span>c<\/span> m<\/span>\u00e0<\/span> kh\u00f4<\/span>ng<\/span> c\u1ea7<\/span>n<\/span> nh\u1eafc<\/span> nh\u1edf<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n – T<\/span>\u1ef1<\/span> \u0111<\/span>i<\/span>\u1ec1<\/span>u<\/span> c<\/span>h<\/span>\u1ec9<\/span>nh<\/span> h<\/span>\u00e0<\/span>nh<\/span> vi <\/span>sa<\/span>u<\/span> khi<\/span> nh<\/span>\u1ead<\/span>n<\/span> r<\/span>a<\/span> l<\/span>\u1ed7<\/span>i<\/span>, <\/span>v<\/span>\u00ed<\/span> d<\/span>\u1ee5<\/span> nh\u01b0<\/span> n\u00f3i<\/span> chuy\u1ec7n<\/span> ri\u00eang<\/span> trong<\/span> l\u1edbp<\/span>, <\/span>\u0111i<\/span> tr\u1ec5<\/span>,…<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n – T\u1ef1<\/span> \u0111\u1eb7t<\/span> m\u1ee5c<\/span> ti\u00eau<\/span> k\u1ebf<\/span> ho\u1ea1ch<\/span> h\u1ecdc<\/span> t\u1eadp<\/span> theo<\/span> ng\u00e0<\/span>y<\/span> &<\/span> ch\u1ee7<\/span> \u0111<\/span>\u1ed9ng<\/span> t<\/span>heo<\/span> d\u00f5<\/span>i<\/span> ti\u1ebfn<\/span> \u0111\u1ed9<\/span> h\u1ecdc<\/span> t<\/span>\u1ead<\/span>p<\/span> c\u1ee7a<\/span> m<\/span>\u00ec<\/span>nh<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n – X\u00e3<\/span> h\u1ed9i<\/span>: <\/span>K<\/span>h\u1ea3<\/span> n<\/span>\u0103ng<\/span> g<\/span>ia<\/span>o<\/span> t<\/span>i<\/span>\u1ebfp<\/span>,<\/span> \u1ee9ng<\/span> x<\/span>\u1eed<\/span> t<\/span>rong<\/span> cu\u1ed9c<\/span> s\u1ed1ng<\/span> h\u1eb1ng<\/span> ng\u00e0y<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n – Xuy\u00ean <\/span>v\u0103n<\/span> ho\u00e1<\/span>: <\/span>kh\u1ea3<\/span> n\u0103ng<\/span> hi\u1ec3u<\/span>, <\/span>t\u00f4n<\/span> tr\u1ecdng<\/span> v\u00e0<\/span> h\u00f2a<\/span> nh\u1eadp<\/span> v\u1edbi<\/span> nh\u1eefng<\/span> ng\u01b0\u1eddi<\/span> \u0111\u1ebfn<\/span> t\u1eeb<\/span> n\u1ec1n<\/span> v\u0103n<\/span> ho\u00e1<\/span> ho\u1eb7c<\/span> q<\/span>u\u1ed1c<\/span> g<\/span>ia<\/span> k<\/span>h\u00e1c<\/span> The importance of 21st-century skills for children’s future<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Learning and innovation skills<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\n SKILLS<\/strong><\/td>\n DEFINITION<\/b><\/td>\n PURPOSE<\/b><\/td>\n EXAMPLE<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Critical thinking\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n The ability to analyze and evaluate information objectively in order to form accurate judgments and avoid passive absorption of knowledge.<\/span><\/td>\n – Able to analyze situations and identify misinformation.<\/span>
\n– More confident in making decisions.<\/span>
\n– Able to communicate and argue logically.<\/span><\/td>\n– Practice analyzing and asking questions through group discussions.<\/span>
\n– Practice comparing and evaluating options through debate club activities.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n Creativity\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n The ability to develop new ideas, find unique approaches, or solve problems in one\u2019s own way.<\/span><\/td>\n – Increase engagement and curiosity in learning.<\/span>
\n– Build a foundation for innovative thinking.<\/span>
\n– Learn to use personal ideas to express oneself in a unique way.<\/span><\/td>\n– Practice drawing from imagination during Art class.<\/span>
\n– Create models using recycled materials in creativity contests or Science lessons.<\/span>
\n– Invent new game scenarios during Physical Education or experiential learning activities.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n Collaboration<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n The ability to listen to others’ opinions and work together to solve problems in order to complete a task or achieve a common goal.<\/span><\/td>\n – Know how to divide tasks, listen to and support friends in order to complete shared work.<\/span>
\n– Be able to express ideas clearly, develop communication skills, and thereby build positive relationships.<\/span><\/td>\n– Work in a team to complete a learning project.<\/span>
\n– Collaborate with friends to rehearse for a school performance.<\/span>
\n– Take part in team games such as soccer, tug of war during the school sports festival.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n Communication<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n The ability to express thoughts, ask questions, and show emotions to others in a polite and confident manner.<\/span><\/td>\n – Children can express their needs and emotions appropriately in the right context.<\/span>
\n– Easily adapt to new environments: make friends more easily and be well-liked by teachers.<\/span>
\n– Help solve problems in a more positive and effective way.<\/span><\/td>\n– Discuss situations and perform short skits during life skills lessons.<\/span>
\n– Express personal opinions during weekly class meetings.<\/span>
\n– Ask questions in class to the teacher to better understand the lesson.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n Empathy<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n The ability to recognize others\u2019 emotions and share feelings with them, showing care and offering help when others are in difficulty.<\/span><\/td>\n – Help children learn to care for and support their friends, thereby building lasting friendships.<\/span>
\n– Develop kindness and morality, and foster a sense of responsibility toward the community from an early age.<\/span><\/td>\n– Proactively offer help to a friend when noticing they are having difficulties.<\/span>
\n– Put oneself in others\u2019 shoes to develop empathy through activities like reading stories or watching educational films.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n Problem-solving\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n The ability to overcome difficulties and challenges by thinking, exploring, and making the best possible choices.<\/span><\/td>\n – Help children stay calm when facing difficulties and know how to find appropriate solutions.<\/span>
\n– Increase independence and the ability to analyze and make decisions proactively.<\/span>
\n– Improve learning in subjects that require analytical thinking, such as math, science, etc.<\/span><\/td>\n– Solve puzzles or difficult problems in various ways.<\/span>
\n– Handle real-life situations when encountering trouble in class, such as accidentally spilling water on a book.<\/span>
\n– Find ways to study more effectively when not understanding the lesson (e.g., group study, reviewing with mind maps, etc.).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n Logical thinking\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n The ability to think clearly, in a structured and systematic way, to identify patterns and solve problems rationally.<\/span><\/td>\n – The ability to present ideas coherently and clearly by organizing information effectively.<\/span>
\n– Having personal viewpoints and being less influenced by groupthink.<\/span><\/td>\n– Arrange the sequence of a story in the correct order of beginning, development, ending in subjects like Literature, History, etc<\/span>
\n– Identify patterns through logical thinking games (Sudoku, puzzles, etc.)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\u00a0<\/h2>\n
Life and career skills<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\n SKILLS<\/strong><\/td>\n DEFINITION <\/strong><\/td>\n PURPOSE<\/strong><\/td>\n EXAMPLE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Flexibility and Adaptability<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n \u00a0The ability to change one’s thinking, actions, or emotions when facing change, and to adjust oneself to fit new situations.<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n \n \n \n T\u1ef1<\/span> ch\u1ee7<\/span> v\u00e0<\/span> t\u1ef1<\/span> \u0111\u1ecbnh<\/span> h\u01b0\u1edbng<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n \n \n \n \n X\u00e3<\/span> h\u1ed9i<\/span> v\u00e0<\/span> xuy\u00ean<\/span> v\u0103n<\/span> ho\u00e1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n \n