Abstract:
Education is expected to be future-oriented and answer the challenges of the times. The challenges of 21st century education is certainly different from the previous century. Stakeholders in this case schools, teachers, parents, and graduate users are very interested in the competencies and skills that students who graduate from schooling institutions must possess today. Various demands arise to answer the global demands of 21st century education, teachers who understand the various competencies and skills that must be developed for students in the 21st century, teachers who understand and are able to apply 21st century learning models and strategies, as well as a child-friendly environment for learning in the 21st century. Responding to the challenges of education in the 21st century requires the cooperation of all parties, including the government, schools, graduate users, and parents.