A Developmental Perspective on College & Workplace Readiness.

Abstract

thinking among adolescents, and the expressed need for critical thinking and problemsolving skills in college and the workplace, few high school classes provide opportunities to use and develop this capacity. Indeed, many classes continue to emphasize basic skills and rote learning. High academic achievement in high school is important for college readiness, but not for many jobs because employers often look for other evidence of workplace readiness, such as previous work experience. Having a strong academic record is only one of many attributes that employers value. Some employers value social competence and a strong work ethic much more highly than evidence that someone is