21st-century skills for developing future-ready students
Beyond Textbooks 21st-century skills for developing future-ready students Dr Pratima Mishra (Mentor) Dipali Arvindrao Sawate (Mentee) Associate Professor H.G.M. Azam College of Education, Dr P A Inamdar University, Pune Introduction For centuries, the textbook has been the cornerstone of formal education. Its linear, static format served well when knowledge was scarce and the world changed slowly. Today, the pace of innovation, the interconnectedness of global economies, and the rise of artificial intelligence have rendered the “one‑size‑fits‑all” approach obsolete. Schools that cling solely to printed pages risk producing graduates who are adept at memorising facts but ill‑prepared for real‑world challenges. The transition from textbook‑centric instruction to a skills‑focused paradigm is not a luxury—it is a necessity. Educators, policymakers, and parents must deliberately cultivate the competencies that enable students to think critically, collaborate across ...
