English Instructors' Self-Efficacy Beliefs Regarding 21st-Century Skills and their Implementation and Assessment in the Classroom
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study examines the self-efficacy beliefs of English Language Preparatory Program (EFL) instructors in teaching and assessing 21st-century skills and their integration into English classes. Utilizing a single and relational screening research design, data were collected via an online survey from 98 English language instructors employed at university preparatory schools providing intensive English instruction. The survey, including 72 items on eight dimensions of 21st century skills, employed a 5-point Likert-type scale. The results revealed discrepancies between instructors’ knowledge of these skills and their implementation of them in their classes. Instructors implemented these skills in their classes at a moderate level. Overall, instructors’ competency in integrating and assessing 21st-century skills fell below the standards expected in higher education institutions. These findings offer important implications and provide practical suggestions for improving the implementation and assessment of 21st-century skills.
Source: Ulusal Eğitim Akademisi Dergisi
Authors: Huseyin Kafes, Sinem Bilben
Institutions: Akdeniz University, Eskisehir Technical University
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: Akdeniz Üniversitesi
OpenAlex ID: W4403686186