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accordingly and adapt to changes in society and
surrounding. As well, it facilitates an avoidant of
inappropriate behaviours that negatively affect one’s self These three sets of knowledge eventually
and others. lead to intellectual property. Hence, there
are 21 desirable characteristics of learners in
21st century which include being a/having a
5. Ability to utilize technology (ICT Literacy) knowledge of:
As an ability to choose and utilize different
technology. It is all about being skilled in using different 1. Critical thinker

technology processes to improve one’s self and society 2. Problem solver
in terms of learning, communication, and working
purposes. In addition, when one solves problems 3. Creator
creatively, correctly, appropriately based on morality is 4. Collaborator
known to have acquired this ability. 5. News and Info user
6. Self-learner
Thus, 21 century learning is based on various 7. Communicator
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aspects of integration of knowledge using different 8. Aware of surrounding
processes that allow interaction between teacher and 9. Valuable citizenship
learner. The use of Information and communications
technology (ICT), together with teaching other life skills, 10. Knowledge of economics and finance
facilitates the communication and learning as a whole.
Core subjects are parts of applicable knowledge for
professional purposes and act as supporters of 5 special
characteristics of the learner. Therefore, learning styles Desirable characteristics of 21 century
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have to change from memorizing to hands-on experiences teacher
where it requires different skill sets of the learner.
1. Intensive knowledge of subjects or lessons
2. Knowledge and expertise in teaching
An education in the 21 century world has changed
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dramatically, it has been driven by knowledge creation 3. Ability to develop the curriculum
and freedom to develop one’s potential according to 4. Plan the curriculum focusing mainly on
one’s interests without excuses of time or places. As learners
well, it supports learners to think critically and 5. Invent or proceed the teaching for all

synthetically, where the body of knowledge these days types of learners
can be categorized into 3 types:
6. Allow learners to learn via researching
7. Facilitate learners to understand science,
1) Tacit knowledge is a when knowledge is
intangible and imprinted deeply within one’s self. mathematics, and technology
For example, personal skills or folk wisdom 8. Allow learners to develop attitudes on
2) Explicit knowledge is when knowledge is tangible different skills, which sustain learners to
and publicized such as electronic books or media be life-long learners
3) Organizational knowledge is when knowledge
is exchanged and formed, and it comes from within the
organization. For instance, code of conduct, process or
standard in the organization