Characteristics, approaches, and competency learning processes of students in the 21st century

Syarifuddin (Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) Nurul Ikhlas Ambon, Indonesia)
Iriani (Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (MIN) Nurul Ikhlas Ambon, Indonesia)
La Ali Akbar (Sekolah Dasar (SD) Negeri 64 Ambon, Indonesia)

12 Waiheru
Vol 9 No 1 (2023): 12 Waiheru

The research aims to describe the competencies of 21st-century students which include the characteristics, approach, and sequence of 4C competencies in the learning process. This information is very important to be used as a reference for schools and teachers in designing curricula and learning instruments. The method used in this study is a literature study. The data source comes from Google Scholar in the period 2018 to 2022. Data were analyzed using a qualitative descriptive approach. The results of the study show that: (1) The competency characteristics of 21st-century students include critical thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity. (2) The competency learning approach for 21st-century students is to integrate ICT with learning content. (3) The sequence of 4C competencies in the learning process with two versions namely: version 1. starting from Communication-Collaboration – Critical Thinking – Creativity for the MA/SMA/SMK education levels, and version 2. starting from Communication - Collaboration - Creativity - Critical Thinking at the MI/SD and MTs/SMP levels. (4) Critical Thinking competence is still low so it needs attention to be improved for teachers and students.