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Global competence: the new education frontier 21st century skills elt

By Lottie Dowling

Globalisation has become an everyday word, often heard in the news, political statements or trade-related topics.  We don’t need to look far, however, to see how globalisation affects us all on a daily basis: we drink coffee grown in Brazil, wear clothing manufactured...

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21st century skills and their relevance today 21st century skills education learning

By Lottie Dowling

‘21st century skills’ is a term that has been around for some time now and, despite being 17 years into the 21st century, it seems many people are still grappling with what these skills are, their relevance and how they can be developed.

What are 21st century skills?...
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