Developing 21st Century Skills through CAIE Pakistan Studies PI History A qualitative research analysis
Abstract
The subject of Pakistan History CAIE stream encompasses several aspects of 21st century skills. There are several
challenges that are faced by teachers and students alike. This study determined what 21st century skills are and how they
are developed through social sciences specially how the teaching pedagogies of CAIE Pakistan History develop 21st
century skills in students or else what hinders them. The study found that there was a gap between the syllabus aims and
objectives and the assessment objectives. Additionally, stakeholders like school management, parent body and the
teachers and students themselves are also responsible for the various limitations and challenges in developing 21st
century skills.
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