Standards of Learning - Smithsonian Gardens

21st Century Skills

Articulate thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written, and non-verbal skills.
Communicate clearly in diverse environments and for a range of purposes.
Conduct themselves in a respectable, professional manner.
Demonstrate imagination and curiosity.
Develop, implement, and communicate new ideas to others effectively.
Effectively analyze and evaluate evidence, claims and beliefs.
Elaborate, refine, analyze, and evaluate ideas in order to improve and maximize creative efforts.
Evaluate information critically and competently.
Go beyond basic mastery of skills and/or curriculum to explore and expand one’s own learning and opportunities to gain expertise.
Interpret information and draw conclusions based on the best analysis.
Know when it is appropriate to listen and when to speak.
Listen effectively to decipher meaning, including knowledge, values, attitudes, and intentions.
Prioritize, plan and manage work to achieve the intended result.
Understand and utilize the most appropriate media creation tools, characteristics and conventions.
Use a wide range of idea creation techniques (such as brainstorming).
Use information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand.
Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information.
Utilize multiple media and technologies, and know how to judge their effectiveness a priori as well as assess their impact.