Abstract

This study explores the most effective ways to equip Chinese students with skills that are required to succeed in a constantly changing global world. The research focuses on secondary and high school students in Nanning, Guangxi, China, using the “EDGEG” model to assess critical competencies that are predicted for the next ten years. The aim of the research is to assess how educators and educational institutions could develop these competencies through targeted interventions across five dimensions: Engagement, Determination, Grit, Empowerment, and Goal Setting. A mixed-method approach, including surveys and interviews with experts, has been used to gather information from 40 educational institutions. The findings indicate that schools and educators can noticeably enhance student competencies by building well-rounded support systems and through changes in curricula and growth mindset practices. These will jointly contribute to the development of resilience, self-efficacy, and lifelong learning capacity in students, preparing them for academic and personal success.

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