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Table 2: Summary of 21 century learning framework (Kereluik et al, 2013)
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Foundational Humanistic
Themes Meta-Knowledge
Knowledge Knowledge

Core content Life skills, job skills/ Problem solving &
knowledge leadership critical thinking

Sub-categories Digital and Cultural competence Communication &
information literacy collaboration

Cross-disciplinary Ethical & emotional Creativity &
knowledge awareness innovation

It is important to analyze the GE programme of local institutes based on the 21 century learning
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framework to rationally justify the overall aims of education for the 21 century as stated by
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Education Commission (2000) “to enable every person to attain all-round development in the
domains of ethics, intellect, physique, social skills and aesthetics so that he/she is capable
of life-long learning, critical and exploratory thinking, innovating and adapting to change;
filled with self-confidence and a team spirit; willing to put forward continuing effort for the
prosperity, progress, freedom and democracy for their society, and contribute to the future
well-being of the nation and the world at large”. In this study, the Kereluik Framework has
been used to distinguish and measure the comparability of the GE outcomes of the eight UGC-
funded universities.

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