21st CENTURY SKILLS: A WAKE UP CALL FOR INSERVICE TEACHERS

In th is 21st century, technology has changed the way s of educators to reach and teach thei r students. Modern technology has opened new doors to unique opportunities for learners. It has made easier to research, communicate and study the material . This idea encouraged author to make a small effort to highligh t the significance of 21 st century sk ills for Indian in - service teachers . D ramatic technological revolution has originated an increasingly diverse, globali s ed and complex, media - saturated society. It has transformed the nature of school, class and curriculum. For the optimal outcome of the ed ucational objectives of students teachers are also require d to have adequate knowledge along with different modern skills and a favourable attitude toward their profession. Researcher observed that there is a lot of difference between pre - service and in - se rvices teachers' knowle dge of perceived skill and attitudes toward educational practices . Most of the in - service teachers are still doing with old chalk and talk based methods. Teachers must accept the truth that passive education can't help anyone and in th is digital era the younger generation is becoming more and more tech savvy. For them time has come to understand and acquire new teaching skills to update their subject knowledge. It will not only help the students but will be beneficial for teachers al so.