INTEGRATING 21ST CENTURY SKILLS INTO TEACHERS' INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS ACCORDING TO PISA FRAMEWORK

This article explores the integration of 21st century skills into teachers’ instructional methodologies, specifically framed within the context of the PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) framework. It analyzes the alignment between core competencies central to modern education and the requirements stated in the PISA assessments. The focus encompasses how educators adapt their teaching strategies to promote critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, digital literacy, and global citizenship, ensuring learners' preparedness for complex realities of the contemporary world. The research draws on educational literature, recent reforms, empirical studies, and examples of effective instructional practices, offering a comprehensive view of the transformation necessary for today’s classrooms.