Domain-general problem solving skills and education in the 21st century

• Large-scale assessments such as PISA repeatedly emphasize the relevance of domain-general problem solving skills.
• We argue that these skills need to be put in the spotlight of contemporary education.
• We define three challenges education faces when trying to facilitate these skills.
• We propose several ways to approach these challenges.
• We aim at instigating a discussion among researchers, educators, and policy makers alike.