What is 21st Century Learning Skills (4Cs)

This study aims to delve into tertiary students' use of 21st century learning skills (4Cs) and explore whether their learning experiences achieved during their learning process had any effects on their 4Cs use. This mixed-methods research involved 204 third-year students majoring in the English language at a private institution in Vietnam. The data were collected from a closed-ended questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. In terms of the 4Cs use, it was shown that the participants employed 4Cs at a high frequency except for the moderate use of the creativity skills. The results also indicated some significant differences between the two cohorts. Specifically, the participants who recognized the merits of learning experiences toward their learning achievements tended to employ collaboration skills more periodically than those with an opposing viewpoint. Another considerable difference in terms of the use of critical thinking skills concerning conducting research perceived by the two groups deserves attention.