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This study aimed to discover the facilitation of 21st-century skills in today's learners, advocating for their acquisition through digital technology. Focusing on the 4Cs—creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration—the research examines the educational potential of Minecraft: Educational Edition (MC:EduEd) for Key Stage 3 music education. Synthesizing literature on digital games, learning theories, and technology in music education, the study critically analyzes MC:EduEd's music features. The findings suggest that the game aligns with educational standards, employing sound learning theories, music education principles, and meeting criteria for an "educational" app. Consequently, the research contends that utilizing MC:EduEd for music composition fosters 21st-century skills, benefiting creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration among digital-native Key Stage 3 learners.
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Jesher Edrei Perez is currently an assistant professor of music education at the University of the Philippines, College of Music, where graduated with his bachelors degree in the same program. He then took his Master of Arts in Music Education from the University of Reading, Institute of Education, United Kingdom, from 2020 to 2021, and graduate with distinction. He was the headteacher of Emmanuel Fundamental Baptist Learning Center in Laoag City for four years. He is an active coordinator and teacher to music workshops, seminars and performances around the Philippines and to some countries in Asia.
