1. The status of the 21st century -- 2. Research and theory -- 3. Cognitive skills: analyzing and utilizing information -- 4. Addressing complex problems and issues -- 5. Creating patterns and mental models -- 6. Conative skills: Understanding and controlling oneself -- 7. Understanding and interacting with other -- 8. Assessment -- Epilogue -- Appendix A: Answers to comprehension questions -- Appendix B: Scales for 21st century skills.